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Egypt's Doaa Elghobashy, 19, competing in her first Olympics, has achieved widespread internet fame for wearing a hijab against bikini-clad opponents.
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After Tuesday's match against Italy, which Egypt lost 21-10 21-13, Elghobashy looked unmistakably baffled by the media consideration as she told Reuters she had worn a hijab for a long time and felt totally agreeable in the outfit. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich
"We were extremely pleased to play before such an incredible group," Elghobashy said through an interpreter. "I wear a hijab since I am a Muslim yet it doesn't stop me feeling a piece of this amusement." REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Laura Giombini of Italy contend. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Laura Giombini of Italy contend. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Nada Meawad of Egypt respond. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt takes a selfie. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany contend. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany contend. Egypt's Doaa Elghobashy, 19, contending in her first Olympics, has accomplished broad web distinction for wearing a hijab against swimming outfit clad adversaries. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson