French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab
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French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla barred from Paris Olympics opening ceremony for wearing a hijab, citing France's secular principles enforced by the French Olympic Committee.
David Lappartient, French Olympic Committee president, mentions French Olympians must adhere to secularism laws in France, including the ban on hijabs, aiming for a solution respecting both sides.
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