Kulsoom Abdullah
Kulsoom Abdullah | |
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| Born | 12 March 1976 Kansas City, Missouri, US |
| Nationality | Pakistani American |
| Occupation | Data scientist |
| Known for | First female Pakistani weightlifter to compete in the World Championships, first weightlifter to wear a hijab, covered arms and legs, in competition |
Kulsoom Beenazir Abdullah Kakakhel (born 12 March 1976) is a Pakistani-American weightlifter who became the first female weightlifter representing Pakistan when she competed at the 2011 World Championships. The same year she made history when, in keeping with her religious views, she became the first woman to compete in hijab (head scarf), covered arms and legs after the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) modified its rules to accommodate her request to do so.