{
  "id": 9575743,
  "title": "Afghan Cyclist Fariba Hashimi Wins Asian Games Silver",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/afghan-cyclist-fariba-hashimi-wins-asian-games-silver",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:06:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/afghan-cyclist-fariba-hashimi-wins-asian-games-silver/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fariba Hashimi, a 23-year-old Afghan cyclist, secured a silver medal at the Asian Games by finishing in seventh place in the women's individual time trial on Sunday. Prior to this achievement, the young athlete had to flee Afghanistan when the Taliban returned to power in 2021. In order to evade the restrictions on women and protect herself, Hashimi trained in disguise as a man at the tender age of 15. She and her sister, Yulduz, began their cycling journey together, with both of them representing Afghanistan at the 2024 Paris Olympics.\n\nAfter her Olympic outings, Hashimi decided to pursue her career in cycling in Italy, receiving support from former world champion Alessandra Cappellotto. The silver medal she won in her first Asian Games race is described by Hashimi as \"something special.\" She hopes that her accomplishment will inspire women in Afghanistan and around the world to chase their dreams despite the challenges they may face. Hashimi believes that the medal symbolizes the resilience of Afghan women and emphasizes her determination to never abandon her Olympic aspirations.",
  "summary": "Fariba Hashimi (M) Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi has won a silver medal at the Asian Games after overcoming significant challenges to pursue her career in the sport. Hashimi fled Read More... The post Afghan Cyclist Fariba Hashimi Wins Asian Games Silver appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}