A change in vision in the country that Shia Muslims call home has opened the door for more Shia women to participate in organized sports. Physical education was not introduced into the school curriculum for girls until recently. Sports academies began to open for women who were interested in sports during the past 5-10 years. As interest grew, so did the clubs. Some young women found themselves playing basketball mostly for fun because a friend had invited them. As tournaments began, so did the competitive spirit, and the girls wanted to improve their skills. Tournaments are now played across the country, with semiprofessional women’s teams. Pray that these young women will understand that they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Ask that they will encounter other women who are Christ followers, hear their stories, and embrace the good news of Jesus. Pray that one day, they will be able to say with the author of Hebrews: “Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1 ESV).