Fariba Hashimi
United KingdomathleteFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Fariba Hashimi is an Afghan cyclist from Faryab province who has gained international recognition for her resilience and determination in the face of adversity. After fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power in 2021, she relocated to Italy with the help of former world champion Alessandra Cappellotto. Hashimi has competed in significant events, including the Paris Olympics, and recently won a silver medal at the Asian Games, highlighting the strength of Afghan women in sports despite ongoing challenges.
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Fariba Hashimi won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday and hopes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles games.
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Fariba Hashimi is an Afghan cyclist who won a silver medal at the Asian Games after fleeing the Taliban.
Who is Fariba Hashimi? Meet the Afghan cyclist who trained disguised as a man and won Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban
India· 2026-09-24
Fariba Hashimi is an Afghanistan cyclist who dressed as a man to avoid the Taliban and won an Asian Games silver medal.
Fariba Hashimi: Afghanistan cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins Asian Games silver medalUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-23Fariba Hashimi disguised herself as a man to escape the terror of the Taliban and won a silver medal in cycling at the Asian Games in Japan.
Flydde talibanerna utklädd till man – tog silver i cykling
Sweden· 2026-09-23Fariba Hashimi is an Afghan cyclist who has spoken about the challenges faced by women in sports under Taliban rule.
la historia de la ciclista afgana Fariba Hashimi
Uruguay· 2026-09-22