Sarah Attar, a native of Escondido, California, competed in the 800-meter heat in London, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd and making headlines around the world. At the same time, Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkani successfully challenged the International Judo Federation’s headwear ban and competed in London as a judoka. Both wore their hijabs during competition. Together, they became the first women to represent Saudi Arabia in Olympic history. Taken from http://ieroworld.net/en/index.php/2016/04/10/muslim-women-in-sports/ - - - - - - #GreatWarriorsAreDetermined #Encouragement #Preserver #Strength #StayStrong #StayPositive #KeeperOfHappiness #Build #BuildYou #Self #LyfzAJourney #Visualise #Poet #SeeTheFuture #IAmThereforeICan #LiveItLikeitLoveIt #Participation
