Nike Hijab Pro [better] -

“My coach used to ask if I was okay every time I fixed my old hijab. Now she doesn’t notice. That’s the point—it disappears so I can focus.”

The timing was pivotal. The release coincided with the lifting of a controversial ban on head coverings by FIBA (basketball’s governing body) and the IOC (International Olympic Committee). In 2016, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first American athlete to compete and medal while wearing a hijab. The Nike Pro Hijab became part of this larger wave of inclusivity, proving that elite sport and religious observance are not mutually exclusive. nike hijab pro