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Asiad 2026: Afghan cyclist wins silver
Fariba Hashemi, the Afghan cyclist who trained disguised as a man due to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban authorities on women, won a silver medal in the women's road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan. This achievement reflects the resilience of Afghan women amid repression. Hashemi, now residing in Italy after fleeing Afghanistan, expressed her hope that her accomplishment will inspire other women and encourage future generations to compete without fear—especially since the Taliban have imposed strict restrictions on women's rights since returning to power in 2021. She faced training and work without full technical support, expressing pride in representing a message of resistance against injustice.
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