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Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver medal

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Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won a silver medal in the women’s road race at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan on September 22. This achievement marks the first medal won by an Afghan woman at the Asian Games since ~~2002.~~ 2002 and her first medal in cycling at the event. Hashimi, 23, finished second in a closely contested race, narrowly losing the gold to China’s Guo Li. This follows her seventh-place finish in the individual time trial earlier in the competition. Having previously competed in the Paris Olympics, Hashimi is now targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Hashimi currently lives and trains in Italy, having fled Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. She relocated with the assistance of former world champion Alessandra Cappellotto. During her early career in Afghanistan, Hashimi and her sister, Yulduz, had to disguise themselves as men and wear masks to continue training and avoid being recognized or attacked. She reported facing physical violence, including being pelted with stones and bottles, while attempting to practice the sport. Hashimi noted that she competed with minimal technical support, acting as her own mechanic with assistance from the Japanese team. She stated that her performance is intended to symbolize the resilience of Afghan women and expressed hope that future generations can represent their country without fear.

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