A French sports brand has been forced to stop selling a running hijab after a backlash and threats from shoppers.
Sports goods chain Decathlon had advertised a sports hijab which allowed Muslim women to work out or run while still honouring their faith.
But the company has had to stop selling it in France until further notice after it prompted a huge backlash.
French politicians were among those who objected to the item, including health minister Agnes Buzyn who said she would prefer if the company did not promote the veil.
This is not the first time France has been embroiled in a row over dress code for Muslim women. Three years ago some French mayors banned burkinis, the all-encompassing swimsuit worn by a small minority of Muslim women on the beach. [Sky News] Read more
