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Human Rights Groups Implore Olympics’ President To Help Get Rid of Hijab Ban

By Lori Ewing, Reuters
Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach gives a speech during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Jun 12, 2024
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Sports and human rights organizations have called on International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to help overturn a ban on French athletes wearing the hijab, saying it undermines celebrations of the first gender-equal Olympics.

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024. President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach gives a speech during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki