The decision could prevent some of the country’s Muslim athletes from competing.
Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera last month said that France opposes displays of religious symbols at its sports events.
The 57-member Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation , based in the Saudi capital Riyadh, voiced “profound concern” over the French decision, which was taken in line with the country’s strict rules on secularism. “What does that mean? That means a ban on any type of proselytising. That means absolute neutrality in public services,” she told France 3 television.The ISSF said in its statement today that the hijab was “an aspect of many Muslim women’s identity and should be respected”, adding that the French ban could prevent some French Muslim athletes from competing.
“By implementing a hijab ban for their athletes, a host would send a message of exclusion, intolerance and discrimination that goes against the Olympic spirit.”
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