'Every time I compete, I am at the mercy of race directors as to whether my results will count.'
When I first read about Noor’s experience, it brought tears to my eyes. My heart beat as if I was standing on a start line.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s statement that Noor did not complete the waiver necessary to compete in religious headwear is, to me, a weak argument. We all recognize that rules in sport are established to ensure everyone is participating on an even playing field. No athlete should receive an unfair advantage. Yet I am baffled why anyone would think that participating in an endurance event fully covered is somehow an unfair advantage.
The fact that Noor—or any other hjabi—must"get permission" to wear her hijab is absurd. I believe the intent of the official at the cross country meet in Ohio was to make an example of Noor at the biggest race of the season. To not only embarrass and dehumanize this young runner, but to discourage other potential hijabi runners.
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