“It was a chance to demonstrate to Muslim women and girls worldwide what could be accomplished in sports.”
Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first American-Muslim woman to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab. This accomplishment holds significant importance, especially considering the ongoing debates regarding the hijab in sports.
This week on Now You Know, we talk with Ibtihaj about remaining faithful to herself, challenging prejudice, and competing at the elite level.
