READ MORE:* Teen footballer’s goal to be role model for Muslim girls* Swimmer Noha Nasef leads change by keeping the faith* Where are they now? Her school netball season has been fitful, and the annual Muslim netball tournament has been called off. “It gets very complicated putting [Muslim] girls into sports, because of the clothing requirements and the way they mix and mingle with the rest of society. One to watchHussan wasn’t the only New Zealander recognised by the Muslim Women in Sport Network this year. “Muslim women are often ignored in conversations around sports or are painted in a stereotypical or one-dimensional light,” Ahmad says.

Source: Stuff September 01, 2020 17:26 UTC