German woman boxer’s fight to wear headscarf in the ring
By AFP
29 September 2019 |
6:08 am
Berlin boxer Zeina Nassar's fighting spirit has won her plenty of titles, but her battle to wear the hijab in the ring has also made her an equal-opportunity champion.
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