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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver

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  2. Latest2h ago

    Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal

    Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.

    BBCBBC
  3. Follow-up7h ago

    Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal

    Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women's road race.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  4. First seen11h ago

    Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver

    Fariba Hashimi fled after Taliban returned to power ‘This medal can show resilience from Afghan women’ An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms. Fariba Hashimi, who is based in Italy, powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Agence France Presse