Hawzah News Agency- The Jammu & Kashmir women’s volleyball team has arrived in Varanasi with six players who will take the court wearing hijab, confidently asserting that their attire represents freedom, not restriction.
Sadaf Manzoor, a player from the Jammu & Kashmir team, said, “Hijab is our freedom. Wearing it while playing helps us perform even better. No one has ever stopped us, and we have complete support from our families. That is why we have been able to travel all the way from Kashmir to Varanasi''. She emphasized that people should not judge athletes based on what they wear, adding that hijab is a personal choice and a symbol of independence, not a barrier.
The national championship in Varanasi features teams from across the country, making it a highly competitive event. In this setting, the presence of hijab-wearing players from Kashmir is being widely appreciated as a positive and empowering example. Their participation sends a clear message that sports and personal identity can coexist harmoniously.
Source: Punjab Newsline
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