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Dr Rimla Akhtar MBE is a businesswoman and sports administrator, who champions inclusivity in sport. She was the first person who publicly identified themselves as Muslim and Asian woman on the Football Association Council. She has spoken many times on the need to sports to adapt to accommodate Muslim athletes.
She was awarded an MBE for "her contribution to equality and diversity in sport in 2015 Birthday Honours".