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Female Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games medal

2 sources·Updated September 22, 2026

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Guardian Sport·17h 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…
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