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Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
Afghanistan · Asia region
detected 2026-09-23T02:45:12Z updated 2026-09-23T02:45:12Z
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.
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Category ⚔️ Conflict
Severity Medium
Confidence Low
Sources 1
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