Afghan female cyclist wins silver at Asian Games after disguising herself as a man to train

🌐 The Hindu (AF) — 2026-09-23

Afghan female cyclist Fariba Hashimi won a silver medal at the Asian Games after training disguised as a man due to cultural restrictions. Her achievement highlights both gender challenges and sports excellence in Afghanistan.

The easy part for Fariba Hashimi was winning a silver medal in the women’s cycling road race at the Asian Games

World Sports Fariba Hashimi Asian Games cycling Afghanistan gender challenges sports achievement

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Afghan female cyclist wins silver at Asian Games after disguising herself as a man to train

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