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The success of a project in Birmingham, encouraging Muslim girls to take up hockey, could now be rolled out to other cities. It's part of the legacy of the Commonwealth Games here in Birmingham and has been a joint initiative between England Hockey and the Muslim Sports Foundation. It's seen a group of 40 girls - aged between of 8 and 16 - take part in free weekly hockey sessions this summer, with many developing a love for the game. Kath Stanczyszyn caught up with coach Christine Dalby-Ali who plays for Harborne Hockey club and has been involved in the project. In addition to Yasmin Hussain from the Muslim Sports Foundation.
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