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Texas festival apologises after Muslim Olympian told to remove hijab
A volunteer told her she must take off her hijab before her photograph could be taken
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Olympic fencer, a Muslim, settled on a ‘sport without alteration’
She is believed to be the first American Olympian in any sport to compete while wearing a hijab
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Obama recognises historic Muslim US Olympian
Muhammad was part of US gold medal team at the world championships in 2014
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Meet the first US athlete to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab
Ibtihaj Muhammad, 30, qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio last weekend
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Millions expected to ring in Rio's Olympic new year
City plans to light up sky with over 30,000 fireworks launched from 11 barges anchored off its tropical coastline
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Resignations crop up in world athletics
Former IAAF chief steps down from IOC post, Russian lab head quits
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Pistorius ordered to undergo psychotherapy
The Parole Review Board directs that the offender's criminogenic factors should be addressed
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Budapest, Hamburg, Los Angeles, Paris, Rome bid for 2024 Games
The IOC wants to make Olympic Games more sustainable through the use of existing venues
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: IOC demands earlier stadium opening
Japan asked to complete project six months before mega-event.
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Michael Phelps pumped up for Rio
American satisfied with results in nationals, despite finishing fifth on final day.
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Olympic site plagued by horse disease
Brazil investigating the outbreak that can affect humans as well, says officials.
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‘Japan set to trim budget by more than $2b’
Olympic body chief praises host of 2020 Games for cost-cutting steps.
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Indian female sprinter with high testosterone level eyes Olympics after gender ruling
Dutee Chand has been cleared to race following Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling on gender testing guidelines
