- As a kid who would
eventually wear hijab,
I always struggled to find things
that were appropriate to
wear with a team uniform.
But I felt like a superhero
when I put on my fencing mask,
because it wasn't about my gender
or my skin color or my faith.
It was solely about how good could you be?
I feel like my journey through sport
has been an active resistance in a way.
There's so much similarity
between sport and activism
and they almost feel one in the same.
I'm really impressed by this like
ancient feeling architecture and vibe
that you experience when you
come here to the Coliseum.
But also to me,
the Coliseum represents change in a way.
There are these really
important moments in history
that continue to leave their mark on us.
I just want this 'A' to be a
reflection of this great city
and how diverse it is
and how inclusive it is.
I think that's what I
love most about sport
is the opportunity to find your footing
no matter who you are
or where you're from.
