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Afghan Sisters Escape The Taliban To Achieve Olympic Dreams

25th July, 2024 · admin

Sisters Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi are set to become the first female cyclists from Afghanistan to compete in the Olympics. The siblings fled their country after the Taliban seized power in 2021 and cracked down on women’s rights, including banning women from participating in sports.

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