Noor Alexandria Abukaram was disqualified because she was wearing a hijab, which doesn't conform to uniform regulations.The 16-year-old cross country runner at Sylvania Northview High School in Ohio said she knew something was wrong when she looked up at the board at the district meet on October 19. Her name and time were not listed, she said.
Her father called her after the race from work, as he always does if he can't make it, she said. "I was sobbing," the athlete said."I couldn't even explain how difficult it was to explain to my father that I got disqualified for my hijab. It was so hard for me because my parents have anyway been my No. 1 supporters when it comes to my hijab."Her hijab is a part of her that she doesn't want to sacrifice to compete, she said.
Should have followed the rules
What a shame
Is there any correlation between hijab and being athletic. This is discrimination
Rules CNN, she has to follow them!
Misleading header. Fake news CNN at it as usual.
That is a rag on her head just like a scarf, swim cap,bandanna etc. The way it look to me, that hair covering was secured and wouldn’t fly off tripping anyone nor hitting them in their face. And it has the Nike sport logo. School officials must’ve said something.
mansoortshams While I think her religion, as well as all others are man made BS, it doesn't give her an unfair advantage, so what's the big deal other than racism or being a horrible follower of your own false religion?
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Wow, it is totally fine to compete as a man against girls as long as your head is showing?
This is stupid it is not performance enhancing or disrespectful to the sport and she is wearing the regular uniform with it
But you let men perform in women sports just because they claim there a woman in a mans body when they are actually a MAN!!!!! This country is fucked!!!!
It's amazing how many people dont read or educate themselves on a topic or anything for that matter before they somehow become social injustice warlords who know all. You people are totally worthless 😂
Just follow the rules...
Abide by The Rules ! (End of Story)
School sponsored event. Got to keep that separation of mosque and state, yes?
She needed to submit a waiver, which is in place to respect her religious requirements. She learned the hard way that rules are expected to be followed. What is so wrong with that? Now she knows and has already submitted the waiver. Non story
Rules are rules ...
A waiver is the act of intentionally relinquishing or abandoning a known right, claim, or privilege.
Oh well . Time to throw the rules out
Senseless and ridiculous. Children and no one for that matter should be punished because of their religious beliefs.
Good, follow the rules
Oh well, follow the rules like everyone else
Not quite true. Just needed to apply for a religious sanction which she now has. FAKE NEWS.
We need ID to check into motel 6,to rent a car, to check out a library book, to drive a car, to get on a plane,to enroll kids in school...but it’s suppressive to demand voter ID? Seems more important than motel 6🤷♀️🤷♀️
Ridiculous. Rules are often for safety. People change into uniforms for sports. Is a wrestler going to wear a hijab? What about a fencer? Can we stop with the mock vitriol?
Why should she get special treatment?
🔶 ♦️ It is NOT about hijab! It is about not following rules! She made choice to put religion over sport! She only has herself to blame! If she does not like the RULE work to change it! A nun with a “habit” would also have been disqualified! Suck it up buttercups! ♦️ 🔶
Why was she allowed to run if it was against regulations? Why was she disqualified after she ran the race. I don’t think she quickly put it on in the starting block😡. Hmmmmmmmmm
It’s a shameful rule, made by thoughtless people.
That’s right this is America we have rules that’s what they’re made for to be followed if she doesn’t like it she doesn’t have to run
Good....no one wants that crap around!
UnConstitutionsl
This is disgusting! Americans should be angry.
Regulations can change with times
Liberals Fighting hard for the suppression of women.. you can’t make this shit up 😂😂
More bullshit reporting by . The true story is that she failed to get an exemption, which she could have done. There are rules in place that would have allowed her to compete with it legally but she failed to follow them. But that’s not really in line with your agenda.
Usual liberal interpretation - RACIST. If you actually read you will see hijab is allowed, but she didn’t seek a waiver. The complaint here is mindless bureaucrats and it happens all the time - nothin to to do with religion. Sad to see what has become of CNN.
Personally, I could care less. She didn't follow the rulez...
Rules are rules, unless you're a Muslim, then the rules don't matter
More bullshit reporting by . The true story is that she failed to get an exemption, which she could have done. There are rules in place that would have allowed her to co,Pete with it legally but she failed to follow them. But that’s not really in line with your agenda.
If she wants special treatment, she needs to file the paperwork to get special treatment. Was she hoping Allah would magic her an exemption?
Bullshit!
She just has to follow the rules like everybody else does.
What's the logic behind no head covering and why did the school coach not know about it? It's not the hijab. That's just click bait
Although I don't necessarily agree with the Hijab the idea of someone being disqualified for it is absurd. Unless she had a steroid pump hidden inside it then should be no reason to disqualify her.
If she dont wanna follow regulations she shouldnt be there, she should go wherever they allow that
She was disqualified for wearing a hijab? I wonder if they’re were any transgender men competing against her. That wouldn’t been a problem at all though go figure.
Rules a rule wtf I don't care what you religious beliefs you are brainwashed with. they are all fairy tales. Take your books and religious clothing... And begone. Did I just say religious clothing ..... 🙄🙄
so totally wrong, wtf ppl...?
GOOD!!
Seriously 😳 I hope this is just CNN crying wolf again. I cannot believe that she was disqualified for her Nike hijab when football and baseball players wear the same thing in cold weather they just call it a head warmer. But it’s the exact same thing . Common sense please.
Rules are rules.
I’m not very religious & feel bad for this girl. But I have coached kids in baseball, basketball & football that were asked to remove chains with crucifix cause rules were no jewelry or you are disqualified. Not everything is because of hate. Sometimes it’s just rules.
Stop it! You attack Christians all the time, fear mongering is gross.
Ridiculous.
Me waiting for the religious right who are always bitching about religious liberty to come to this girl's defense:
I thought Republicans were all about religious freedom.
So? I can't wear my St. Christopher necklace while working due to dress code. Is her religion somehow superior? There is consequences to the choices we make! Good for the school for not bowing down to her!
This should have never happened. The decision should have been reversed. File suit.
Why did the failed to inform her BEFORE the competition? If her trainer missed this part what about the responsible people at the competition itself? I mean if you go there you need to check-in somewhere to confirm your presence there. Come on, guys.
Does hijab gives an unfair advantage in running? That's could be the only valid reason for disqualification
Isn't the hijab the ultimate expression of a patriarchy? I'm puzzled as to why progressives miss this point. I'm fine with religious freedoms. Wear a hijab. Great. But let's not be dishonest. I feel the same about elements of Christianity.
Get with the times sports are diverse
When CNN finally gets its way if it ever happens and the US becomes a communist country...Then I hope they will come to the rescue for me and all of us victims , Until that day happens we are all just fine thank you ..Because we have the constitution and freedom in The USA 🇺🇸
Enforcing rules is now discrimination for liberals cum islamists..same liberals don't preach freedom in Shariah states
Could it be their regulations don’t allow non school logos?
Let her go to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 where she will have full access to practice her religion 🕉 or else when you are in Rome, you behave like the Romans.
It’s a ridiculous mistake that what rectified. Not exactly a tragedy so let’s not make it a bigger deal than it is. Too late.
The rules are the rules. If they tell me I cant compete wearing something then that's it. Either comply or find something that better suits you. No need to make the sport about you and your belief system. In Saudi arabia you need to compete with your head covered here you don't
Not bad, I’m agree
She got beat by 2 transvestites anyway.
Good, no place in the western world for this
I would like to know the people who complain about this since she has participated in several events before this one.
RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION...
sad
Some of Trumps most ardent supporters are African Immigrants. African-Americans have done the heavy lifting for them to enjoy the rights they have stepped into. They need to be more respectful. Just a thought...ADOS
The waiver 'could' be there for safety and legal ass covering reasons, you dehydrate and suffer a heat illness, due to your noggin being covered, it's all on you....can't sue us.
Should've worn a penis.
Nonsense
Before commenting, read the whole article. She was disqualified because she did not submit a waiver that she will wear hijab as this is a change in uniform regulations. Simple. That girl has religious freedom. The school also has academic freedom.
What a joke. Don’t let that stop you. How come the officials didn’t say anything before the race? Nike have a ready made campaign to go, with Noor in it.
Here's a thought. Follow the rules....
Men want to see and in joy beautiful almost node bodies.
Just take it off no big deal
I guess he needed a waiver, too?
Say no to discrimination. One love ✌️
Her coach should have known the rules and the race officials should have reminded her to remove it as she arrived at the starting line. Is there more to the story not being reported.? The comment of personal best implies she was not in top 3 finishers so maybe needs more facts
Nike needs to support her. She is wearing their product. Just saying!!
Red states.
Why then say America is the land of Freedom, when people are not free to wear what ever they want, Most especially if it has Islamic connotations?
Misleading headline by CNN as usual..she didn't win it was judt her personal best which could be worse than my daughter's
I mean that means that she had her freedom of religion.. wich over comes( rascist or an asshole rascist) im just saying.
If anyone thinks CNN has an honest article here of news other than to try to spark controversy then your parents and ur teachers never taught you-that you have a brain and it’s for thinking ...Alexandria is just lucky she didn’t have a mega hat or Jesus saves hat, would be jail..
Good
It was wrong to disqualified her.
Shame
I hope Nike feature her in their next advertising campaign
What's the difference between that and, say, a headband? What is this thing with religions and headwear, anyways?
What. The. Hell. Is our country coming to? We are better than this kind of behavior. It’s time to stop this. I’m sorry for that young lady. That’s both heartbreaking and infuriating.
If my American religion isn't good enough for schools then why should there's be
There are rules. If you don’t respect them you arr OUT!!
This is ridiculous! It’s 2019 and we are STILL dealing with this foolishness
That’s so ridiculous.
She’ll get over it.
flo jo ran in a hoodie.....so whats the problem
Sweet young girl enjoying sports with her colleagues. But comes, regulations put by racists to prevent social harmony.
Policy does not supercede law and cannot be used in lieu of, time to sue for discrimination.
Cheater
Don't cry babe your father will find a good boyfriend for you soon
Still in America. Sad. It’s no entitlement it’s religion.
If she was a Jewish or christian, maybe rules had been changed for her religion. But she is muslim and muslim have no right in US as black people lived before.
We are talking about the freedom they are demonstrating, You did not feel the pain the girl felt when she was left out after reaching the finish line It is injustice
Hold on ....You let her ran 😂😂🤣then decide her fate....Them the Trump ppl are brutal ....!!
This is really sad that the young athlete could be disqualified basically because of her mode if dressing. That's not right. It is discrimination against some sect of people. The laws should be revisited and amended.
Now she's aware that it contravenes the uniform code, so she won't make the same mistake next time.
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She still won, though, lol, regardless of the abstraction of their acknowledgment.
If the girl wore a baseball cap and broke the rules would this be news? I'm guessing no.
I smell a lawsuit.
If she had male DNA then she’d never be disqualified.
Nobody can take her away what she managed to do.
I think god if god loves you he will let you take the hat off, your personal need to wear it is apparent.
'She said she has never been approached about her hijab violating the uniform code. It's always something she thought could happen, she said, but it hadn't yet in her three years of competing.' Well, now it happened. She knew it could and finally did.
This is nonsense what does her clothing have to do with her remarkable athletic abilities?
America land of the free?
This is ssooooooo . Keep doing it. You are driving nails in your coffin.
Rules are rules. Why are liberals against all rules? Track garb wear rules. Impeachment rules. Voting more than once rules. Electoral College ‘rules’. LiberalHypocrisy
So about that religious freedom...
Rules are unfair, or something.
Hoeeehhh
I support Noor Alexandria!
Shame.
Some people do take issues to symbols of religious fascism, so not a surprise. Perhaps stop the double standards when it comes to tolerating religious fascism and something like this won't happen again.
Why?
assimilate or gtfo.
This sucks! Is a naked woman better then a woman in Hijab!? EndSexualHarrasmentwitheyes
This is not fair, where freedom of religion
She didn't request a waiver, so she has no one to blame but herself.
Yeah, this has been spun ...
Now compare woman athletes in Muslim countries... oh wait there are none. And have you seen the foreigners with the black bars over the legs and faces in their tv.. funny stuff, right?
えー 世界の人口は六人に一人は、イスラム教徒ですよ。
And what about the woman who ties their hair with rubber bands?
Smh
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