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Senator Elizabeth Warren voiced her support for athlete Noor Abukaram, who was barred from competing in a hijab. AP
Senator Elizabeth Warren voiced her support for athlete Noor Abukaram, who was barred from competing in a hijab. AP
Runner disqualified for wearing hijab
Noor Abukram had posted her best time for the season before being ruled out
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25 October, 2019