that she would only compete if she could wear “correct and approved” clothing that adheres to “Islamic principals,” said a spokesman.

Her father told a Saudi newspaper that he would not let his daughter compete without a hijab. It’s not entirely clear how the teen feels about wearing the scarf.

A spokesman for Judo International had earlier said that she would “fight according to the principle and spirit of judo, so without a hijab.”

Olympics officials decided to allow Shaherkani to wear the scarf after Saudi managers threatened to withdraw their female athletes, the first to ever compete at the Games for the nation.