Overview

• Sylla, a member of France's 400-meter relay team, initially faced exclusion due to her hijab.
• French officials and Sylla agreed on a cap as a compromise, allowing her participation.
• France's strict secularism laws prohibit state representatives from displaying religious symbols.
• The issue has drawn criticism from rights groups and the UN as discriminatory.
• The compromise aims to balance French secular principles with inclusivity for athletes.