Brunel is not first off the blocks with a sports hijab.

A number of Muslim-run companies have been producing sport hijabs and modest activewear for years, including Malaysia-based Raqtive and Shorso, which is stocked by House of Fraser.

And Nike received plaudits for introducing the Nike Pro Hijab, which went on sale in 2018.

Although the Nike Pro Hijab received criticism from right-wingers (of course), who called for a boycott of the brand, it’s great to see sports companies and now universities like Brunel embrace clothing that makes participating in sport easier.

Images: Brunel University London

This university has become the first to introduce a hijab for sports