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Afghan cyclist wins silver after training disguised as a man

Fariba Hashimi, 23, secured a silver medal during the women's road race event at the Asian Games in Japan on Tuesday. After the Taliban's return to power in 2021, she departed Afghanistan, having earlier adopted a male disguise to ensure safe training. Hashimi hopes her medal will inspire other Afghan women to pursue their dreams without fear.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 September 2026 at 9:43

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