Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
Summary
Fariba Hashimi, a female cyclist from Afghanistan who used to dress as a man to avoid danger while training, won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan. She fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took over in 2021 and now trains in Italy.Key Facts
- Hashimi disguised herself as a man to train safely in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women.
- She escaped Afghanistan after the Taliban regained power in 2021.
- Hashimi won a silver medal in the women’s road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan.
- She finished seventh in the women’s individual time trial earlier at the same Games.
- Hashimi started cycling at age 15, following her sister, despite risks in their province.
- She currently trains in Italy with support from former Italian world champion Alessandra Cappellotto.
- Hashimi hopes her success will inspire Afghan women to pursue their dreams without fear.
- Both Hashimi and her sister competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and aim for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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