Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir on Instagram: “Y'all don't understand how difficult it is to find tops that are loose, long, and lightweight for working out and playing basketball in.…”
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This Muslim basketball player refused to take off her hijab, opening new doors for athletes of other faiths - CNN
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir on Instagram: “Y'all don't understand how difficult it is to find tops that are loose, long, and lightweight for working out and playing basketball in.…”
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She fought to give hijabs a place in basketball. Now she's training Muslim girls in London, Ont. | CBC News
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Muslim basketball star Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir reflects on fighting to keep her hijab | People | Vox Magazine
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She fought to give hijabs a place in basketball. Now she's training Muslim girls in London, Ont. | CBC News
Muslim Girl - The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) will now let players wear the hijab! Thanks to the tireless efforts of people like Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir! https://mgrl.co/2qF8LSP | Facebook
![I'm Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, FIRST D1 basketball player to wear hijab (Muslim headscarf). I should be playing professionally but FIBA bans hijab. I'm fighting this rule and in a documentary. AMA! : r/IAmA I'm Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, FIRST D1 basketball player to wear hijab (Muslim headscarf). I should be playing professionally but FIBA bans hijab. I'm fighting this rule and in a documentary. AMA! : r/IAmA](https://external-preview.redd.it/tlEhnLIF5RdyUvRoEkmv-mf2I9hi2qnskQ5UCPoWNrI.jpg?auto=webp&s=4ba5dd4f3480924126e916f8036e353db570fe9f)