Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver medal

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:52

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya.

Fariba Hashimi, who previously disguised herself as a man to train in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, finished second in the women's road race. Based in Italy, Hashimi described the medal as 'something special' and hopes it inspires other Afghan women facing restricted freedoms.

How it is being reported

• Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medalAl Jazeera · 22 Sept, 12:48
• Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games medalIndependent Sport · 22 Sept, 11:09
• Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silverThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 09:10

In this story: Fariba Hashimi · Afghanistan · Taliban · Japan · Italy · Asian Games

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