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Gladiators' first hijabi contender Aneila Afsar aims to inspire

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Aneila Afsar is the first person ever to compete on Gladiators wearing a hijab.

The 26-year-old says she wants to inspire young Muslim girls and inspire others.

The mother-of-two from Lancashire is a former taekwondo champion.

She says the hijab is "empowering, it's my superpower".

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English

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