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Ruqsana Begum - Defying sterotypes

Standing at five foot two inches Ruqsana Begum, of Bangladeshi descent, has been the British, European and World Muay Thai kickboxing champion.

But people don't always believe Ruqsana to be a figther because she does not "have the typical build of a fighter".

Begum does not just stop at being one of the best in her sport, it's the British fighters mission to make sport available to all, by designing a range of sports Hijabs for women to wear whilst training and competing.

She told Sportshour: "It's all about equality, inclusion and diversity in sport".

Producer: Kate McKenna
Photo: Ruqsana Begum kicking a boxing bag, Credit: www.ruqsana-begum.com

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