athletes
Muslim runner’s disqualification inspires Ohio bill to end hijab waiver requirements
By Aysha Khan — February 27, 2020
(RNS) — A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate to allow student athletes to wear religious apparel without obtaining waivers was inspired by a Muslim teen who was disqualified from a track meet due to her hijab.
God and the games
By Kimberly Winston — February 8, 2018
(RNS) — The Olympics have deep religious and spiritual roots -- which, some scholars say, are in jeopardy.
Nike to launch ‘Pro Hijab’ for Muslim women athletes
By Aysha Khan — March 7, 2017
(RNS) The new product, developed with help from hijab-wearing Olympians in the UAE, will be commercially available in spring 2018.
God and the games
By Kimberly Winston — August 4, 2016
(RNS) The Olympics have deep religious and spiritual roots -- which, some scholars say, are in jeopardy.
NBA’s Jeremy Lin talks about faith, fame, and racism
By Jonathan Merritt — October 4, 2013
Basketball superstar Jeremy Lin talks to RNS' Jonathan Merritt.
Poll: Most Americans don’t mind religious athletes
By Jeanie Groh — October 3, 2012
(RNS) A new study shows that fewer than one in five Americans is bothered by expressions of religious faith from athletes both on and off the field. By Jeanie Groh.
Jews, Sikhs, Hindus root for fellow believers in Olympics
By Omar Sacirbey — August 1, 2012
(RNS) Members of minority faith communities in the U.S. -- Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs -- are rooting for U.S. Olympians and also saving a few extra cheers for their co-religionists, both Americans and athletes from other teams. By Omar Sacirbey.
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