Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver medal in Japan
Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man, won a silver medal at the Asian Games road race near Nagoya on Tuesday.
Race result and personal reaction
The 23-year-old rider finished second in the women's road race held near Nagoya in Japan. She described the victory as something special and expressed hope that her achievement inspires other women.
History of disguise and training
Hashimi trained disguised as a man when she was a teenager to avoid attacks with stones. Her sister Yulduz also became a professional cyclist after they started the sport together at age 15.
Current situation in Afghanistan
The Taliban returned to power in 2021 and imposed rules limiting women's access to education and public life. Hashimi left her home country after these authorities took over and now lives in Italy with help from former world champions.
All 3 outlets report consistently
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- Dawn
- The Guardian
- BBC News
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