Afghan female cyclist wins silver at Asian Games after disguising herself as a man to train
An Afghan female cyclist secured a silver medal at the Asian Games. She disclosed that she had to disguise herself as a man to train within her home country due to local restrictions. Her victory highlights the extreme challenges faced by female athletes in Afghanistan.
An Afghan female cyclist who just won a silver medal at the Asian Games says she had to dress as a man as she trained in her country. Here's her story.
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