Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver at Asian Games
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:52 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Fariba Hashimi claimed a silver medal in the women's road race at the Asian Games held near Nagoya, Japan, on September 22. Hashimi, who trained disguised as a man due to limitations imposed by Taliban authorities, aims to inspire other Afghan women. She expressed pride in her achievement and her hope for future generations to pursue their dreams without fear. Hashimi has relocated to Italy after fleeing Afghanistan, where she continues training in preparation for future competitions, including the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- •Fariba Hashimi secured silver in the women's road race on September 22.
- •She previously trained disguised as a man due to Taliban restrictions.
- •Hashimi relocated to Italy after fleeing Afghanistan.
- •She competed in the Paris Olympics and is preparing for the 2028 Games.
- •Her medal aims to inspire future generations of Afghan women.
- 10:52 AMYahoo Sports — India cricketers win in style as Afghan savours 'special' Games silver
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games medal
- 8:10 AMThe Guardian Sport — Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver
- 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
"Fariba Hashimi fled after Taliban returned to power ‘This medal can show resilience from Afghan women’ An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms. Fariba Hashimi, who is based in Italy, powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”. Continue reading...
"India's dominant women retained their Asian Games cricket crown in style on Tuesday as an Afghan cyclist who once disguised herself as a man won a "special" silver.- 'Really overwhelmed' - An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams hopes her silver will inspire women in a country where their freedoms have been sharply curtailed.
"An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms."This silver medal can show a lot of resilience from Afghan women, and I'm really happy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 10:52 AMIndia cricketers win in style as Afghan savours 'special' Games silver
India's dominant women retained their Asian Games cricket crown in style on Tuesday as an Afghan cyclist who once disguised herself as a man won a "special" silver.- 'Really overwhelmed' - An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams hopes her silver will inspire women in a country where their freedoms have been sharply curtailed.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 10:09 AMAfghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games medal
Fariba Hashimi hoped her silver medal would inspire future generations of athletes to follow their dreams
- The Guardian SportSep 22, 2026, 8:10 AMAfghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver
Fariba Hashimi fled after Taliban returned to power ‘This medal can show resilience from Afghan women’ An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms. Fariba Hashimi, who is based in Italy, powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 6:13 AMAfghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms."This silver medal can show a lot of resilience from Afghan women, and I'm really happy.
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