Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal

Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women's road race.

Published on RocksNews: 22 Sept 2026, 12:13 UTC
Updated: 22 Sept 2026, 12:13 UTC
Language: English

Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal — Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver medal — Image credit: Al Jazeera English

Fariba Hashimi, who used to disguise herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finishes second in women's road race.

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