'Can't believe this is finally here': Nike develops hijab for Muslim athletes

Nike has developed a pull-on hijab made of light, stretchy fabric, which will be available next year.

In this undated image provided by Nike, figure skater Zahra Lari model wears Nike's new hijab for Muslim female athletes.

In this undated image provided by Nike, figure skater Zahra Lari model wears Nike's new hijab for Muslim female athletes. Source: AAP

Nike has unveiled a hijab for Muslim female athletes.

The pull-on hijab is made of light, stretchy fabric that includes tiny holes for breathability and an elongated back so it will not come untucked.

The Nike Pro Hijab has been in development for a year, and will come in three colors: black, vast grey and obsidian.

Nike says the hijab will be available for sale in 2018.

Figure skater Zahra Lari, a hopeful for next year's Winter Olympics, posted photos of herself wearing the hijab on her Instagram page.

Lari is from Abu Dhabi and represents the United Arab Emirates.

"Can't believe this is finally here!!" she wrote.

Last summer, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad of New York became the first Muslim American woman to compete for the United States wearing a hijab at the Olympics. She earned a bronze medal at the Rio Games.

The U-17 Women's World Cup last October in Jordan marked the first time Muslim players wore headscarves during a FIFA event.

Soccer's international governing body formally lifted a ban on head coverings in 2014, recognising Muslim and Sikh players.

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