- Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi has won a silver medal in the women's road race at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
- The 23-year-old fled to Italy in 2021 following the Taliban's return to power, having previously disguised herself as a man to train safely in Afghanistan.
- Hashimi expressed hope that her medal would demonstrate the resilience of Afghan women and inspire future generations to pursue their sporting ambitions without fear.
- After competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside her sister Yulduz, she has set her sights on participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- Competing without her own mechanic at the event, Hashimi thanked the Japanese team for assisting her with bike maintenance.
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