SportsCyclist who disguised herself as a man to avoid the Taliban wins Asian Games silver
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who once trained in disguise to avoid attacks, has won silver in the women’s road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan. After fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power, she hopes her achievement will inspire women to pursue their dreams.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 16:57Original
Cyclist who disguised herself as a man to avoid the Taliban wins Asian Games silver
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