October 21, 2019
A female power lifter is heading to Chicago tomorrow for a major national competition, but it almost didn’t happen.
Javon O’kray lifts 468 pounds on a regular day, and did everything she could to prepare for the competition. But what she was not ready for was a notice saying she could not compete if she wore the attire she normally wears.
Source: Powerlifter nearly disqualified from Chicago competition over skirt worn for religious reasons | WGN-TV