Rimla Akhtar

Dr Rimla Akhtar MBE is a businesswoman and sports administrator, who champions inclusivity in sport.[1] She was the first person who publicly identified themselves as an Asian, Muslim woman on the Football Association Council.[2] She has spoken many times on the need for sports to adapt to accommodate Muslim athletes.[3][4][5][6]

She was awarded an MBE for "her contribution to equality and diversity in sport in 2015 Birthday Honours".[7]

She is the Chair of the Muslim Women's Sport Foundation (MWSF.)[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Champion for inclusivity in sport and global businesswoman". Wimbledon Guardian. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "'It may take 10 years to tackle football's lack of diversity' - FA Council member Rimla Akhtar". Standard (London Evening). Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Fiba Approves Religious Headgear Hijab". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Fashion Wakes Up To Muslim Womens Style". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Inclusive Swimwear Guidance For Competitive Swimming". Swim England. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  6. ↑ "Harrow Local Receives MBE". Get West London. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  7. ↑ "The Gazette - Official Public Record". The Gazetter. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  8. ↑ "Muslim Women's Sports Foundation | MWSF". www.mwsf.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-05-20.



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