Hijab-Wearing Players Make Impact in Women's NCAA Tournament

Jannah Eissa and Diaba Konate are inspiring Muslim women by wearing hijabs during the tournament, gaining significant attention.

North Carolina State University's Jannah Eissa and University of California, Irvine's Diaba Konate are wearing hijabs in the NCAA tournament to inspire Muslim women.
Their participation has garnered record viewership and attendance, highlighting the importance of representation.
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, the first woman to wear a hijab in NCAA basketball, and others have paved the way for such representation.
Konate, who moved from France to the U.S. for college basketball, faces restrictions on wearing hijab in French sports due to regulations against religious or political symbols.
The players' visibility has been a source of inspiration and hope for young Muslim girls and women, affirming their place in sports regardless of background.