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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man won an Asian Games silver medal, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have curtailed their freedoms...

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An Afghan cyclist, Fariba Hashimi, has won an Asian Games silver medal, a significant achievement for women in her home country where freedoms are restricted.

Fariba Hashimi secured the silver medal in the women's road race near Nagoya, Japan.
The 23-year-old athlete hopes her success will inspire other women in Afghanistan, where she previously trained disguised as a man due to Taliban restrictions.
Hashimi, now based in Italy, expressed gratitude for the assistance from the Japanese team, who helped with her bike maintenance as she lacked a dedicated mechanic.

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