French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony because of her hijab

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday's opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics because she wears a hijab, and the French Olympic Committee said it is working with her to find a solution that adheres to the team's secular requirements for athletes.

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony because of her hijab
A group of runners pose for a photo.

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday's opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics because she wears a hijab, and the French Olympic Committee said it is working with her to find a solution that adheres to the team's secular requirements for athletes.