Afghan cyclist Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after training disguised as man
NAGOYA, Sept 22 — An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Game...
NAGOYA, September 22 — Fariba Hashimi, a cyclist from Afghanistan, triumphed in the women’s road race at the Asian Games, securing a silver medal after famously training as a man to pursue her dream. The 23-year-old Italian-based athlete overcame immense adversity, including Taliban-imposed restrictions on women's freedom, to achieve this remarkable feat.
Fariba, the sister of fellow pro cyclist Yulduz, fled her home country after the Taliban's rise to power, and now resides in Italy, where she trains alongside her sister. The silver medal win marks a significant achievement for Afghan women, symbolizing their resilience in the face of adversity. Fariba expressed her gratitude to the Japanese team for their support and assistance during her silver medal-winning journey, describing them as "really, really nice to me."
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