UP

Nike will launch hijab for Muslim women athletes

Home page Sports
12 Punto 14 Punto 16 Punto 18 Punto

Nike Inc. will launch a hijab for women Muslim athletes early next year. The head covering, marketed under the “Pro Hijab” brand, is designed to allow athletes to observe the traditional Islamic practice of covering the head without compromising performance.

Made from a lightweight, flexible material, the hijab is expected to hit stores shelves in early 2018, Nike said in a statement.

Muslim athletes visiting Nike's headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, just outside of Portland, have complained about the difficulties of wearing a hijab while competing, according to the company.

The company consulted with Muslim women athletes from around the world, including Middle Eastern runners and cyclists, in the designing the hijab.

Other companies have also set their sights on hijab sales to Muslim athletes.

Last year, Danish sportswear company Hummel unveiled a soccer jersey with an attached hijab for the Afghanistan national women's soccer team.

Date
2017.03.09 / 17:36
Author
Axar.az
See also

Barcelona legend Ivan Rakitic announces retirement

Azerbaijani wrestler win a gold medal

Azerbaijani wrestlers claim three silver medals

Quarterfinal lineup set for Club World Cup

Russian footballer converts to Islam

Galatasaray eyes Lyon keeper Perri

Tammy Abraham to join Besiktas in €15m transfer

UEFA bans two clubs from the Euro Cups

Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule shifts to new dates

Tsokayev shines in debut, adds to Azerbaijan’s medal tally

Latest
Xocalı soyqırımı — 1992-ci il Bağla
Bize yazin Bağla
ArxivBağla