“People are always shocked to hear I'm an athlete by profession and even more shocked when they hear I'm a fencer from the United States. I challenge the stereotype that Muslim women are oppressed and that a Muslim can be American by birth. It's amazing how many assumptions people make, but I embrace the opportunity to use this Olympic platform to educate.” PeopleOpportunityChallengesBirthEmbraceAthleteProfessionAssumptionEducateOppressedStereotype Author:Ibtihaj Muhammad
“The most difficult part is training and competing while observing the holy month of Ramadan, which involves fasting. The most rewarding part of being a Muslim athlete is my faith in God paired with my faith in myself. I approach every match with positivity and the belief that I can beat anyone on any given day. And in the face of defeat, I am able to learn from my mistakes and work on my weaknesses to prepare for next time.” BeliefDifficultMistakeHolyTrainingWeaknessDefeatAthletePositivityFaith In GodNext TimeCompetingObservingMy Mistakes Author:Ibtihaj Muhammad
