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Muslim Women Athletes: A global and local perspective

Muslim Women Athletes: A global and local perspective

Imaan Khan, BA Social Anthropology and Politics These athletes contribute to the success of their respective teams and the spirit of SOAS both on and off the field, taking pride in stepping onto the court wearing the black and yellow colors of the SOAS warriors. The topic of Muslim women

Iran faces Wave of Defecting Athletes

Tobias Hochstöger, MSc International Politics Amid the current protests in Iran, the Islamic Republic is facing a wave of top athletes, who are defecting the country, due to its strict standards for athletes in international competitions. Most recently, Taekwondo athlete Kimia Alizadeh, Iran’s first and sole female Olympic medal