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Too often, the athletic talent of Muslim and especially visibly Muslim females is buried under a token minority label, and doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves. The Hijabi Ballers video celebrates Muslim female athletes in the Greater Toronto Area by shining a light on their altheticism through various sports. Featured in this video are local athletes who have fought through the challenges of being visibly Muslim female athletes as they integrated into their sports and cultural communities, to transform into phenomenal athletes, women, and lovers of sport. We hope this demonstration inspires viewers to recognize the dedication, passion and true athletic potential of the women in the video and those in their communities. With this video, and many other programs, Hijabi Ballers works to increase representation of Muslim female athletes, in media and in public sport spaces, and strives to not only normalize, but also empower Muslim females to become champions of sport.
Some of the athletes featured in the video:
Carly is a personal trainer and nutritionist. She loves to swim and play basketball. Passionate about self-care, she helps busy, selfless mothers reach their fitness and nutrition goals, through her business In Home Holistix.
Dania’s teacher encouraged her to sign up for Track in Grade 5. She went on to represent her school and college’s cross country teams. Running gives Dania a sense of freedom. She wants to be the role model girls can see themselves in.
Dina was seeded 65th nationally in Egypt, and competed in over 30 tournaments. She now plays varsity and coaches tennis at all levels from beginner to high performance. Tennis has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember.
Angie was introduced to golf after getting married at a young age. A mother to 8 kids, she finds the time to not only stay committed to golf herself but encourages her daughters to play a range of sports and own it as young females.
Aisha started Muay Thai as a way to get fit, which became a passion. She was frequently told that kickboxing is not an appropriate sport for her but she did not give up. It taught her discipline, respect and the value of hard work.
Zehra is a trainer and fitness instructor, with 15 years of industry experience. Her passion lies in helping women feel confident in their own skin. Zehra’s blog, The Fitnest, provides resources for women to lead their healthiest lives.
Takwah loves playing basketball for her school team. However, she struggled to get her parents’ permission to play and sometimes even had to forge permission forms for games. With her coach’s help, she is now able to play without worry.
Some of the athletes featured in the video:
Carly is a personal trainer and nutritionist. She loves to swim and play basketball. Passionate about self-care, she helps busy, selfless mothers reach their fitness and nutrition goals, through her business In Home Holistix.
Dania’s teacher encouraged her to sign up for Track in Grade 5. She went on to represent her school and college’s cross country teams. Running gives Dania a sense of freedom. She wants to be the role model girls can see themselves in.
Dina was seeded 65th nationally in Egypt, and competed in over 30 tournaments. She now plays varsity and coaches tennis at all levels from beginner to high performance. Tennis has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember.
Angie was introduced to golf after getting married at a young age. A mother to 8 kids, she finds the time to not only stay committed to golf herself but encourages her daughters to play a range of sports and own it as young females.
Aisha started Muay Thai as a way to get fit, which became a passion. She was frequently told that kickboxing is not an appropriate sport for her but she did not give up. It taught her discipline, respect and the value of hard work.
Zehra is a trainer and fitness instructor, with 15 years of industry experience. Her passion lies in helping women feel confident in their own skin. Zehra’s blog, The Fitnest, provides resources for women to lead their healthiest lives.
Takwah loves playing basketball for her school team. However, she struggled to get her parents’ permission to play and sometimes even had to forge permission forms for games. With her coach’s help, she is now able to play without worry.