Female Basketball Players Find Acceptance In Saudi Arabia

Over conservatives’ objections, the basketball team Jeddah United continues to allow women and girls to play. Says team captain Leena Al Maeena, “Four years ago it was more of a taboo to talk about. Today, there’s more acceptance. There’s a lot more companies willing to support us. So, I really think as a society we are evolving.”

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