Beaverton, OR – Nike has unveiled a hijab for Muslim female athletes.
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The Nike Pro Hijab has been in development for a year, the company said. Athletes contributed input into the product, and figure skater Zahra Lari was among those who tested it.
The pull-on hijab is made of light, stretchy fabric that includes tiny holes for breathability and an elongated back so it will not come untucked. It will come in three colors: black, vast grey and obsidian.
Lari, a hopeful for the Winter Olympics next year in Pyeongchang, South Korea, posted photos of herself wearing the hijab on her Instagram page.
“Can’t believe this is finally here!!” she wrote.
Beaverton-based Nike says the hijab will be available for sale next year.
Vat? Are day insane? Thexshouldnt worry about covering their hair. They should be more concerned with the murders of men , women and children in the name of Allah. What about the sexual abuse of little girls and boys in the Muslim countries? Is that all they care about, their hair covering? What a fake coverup! Hijabs with murder and immorality. What a joke!
Encouraging young people to compete in sport is always a good idea.
Anything for a buck!
We should celebrate womens day – that oppressed women from ISIS can finally participate in the Olympics! Oh wait, no they can’t, its only the free women in democratic countries like America who can.
Very nice of Nike
Frum women can use it also as a sports tichel. When are they coming out with the sports yamulke?