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Wojdan made history during the Olympics when she was selected by the kingdom to compete in judo at the Games, though the opportunity was almost derailed when the International Judo Federation said she could not compete wearing a head scarf.

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An agreement was eventually struck between Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee and the Judo federation.

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