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Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from around the World
By SMITH, Charlene
- ISBN
- 9781459838048
- Publisher
- Orca
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2024 | Middle To High School
Gr 4–7—Introductions to various female Muslim athletes from around the world are presented in this volume that focuses on the significance of the hijab for them. Readers learn of 2016 Olympian Doaa Elghobashy, who was the first to wear the hijab in beach volleyball; weightlifter Latifah McBryde, who successfully convinced the NCAA to allow a modest uniform in competition; and Shirin Gerami, who was the first Iranian athlete to successfully complete a triathlon. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
