Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, who disguised herself as a man to continue training after fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan, won a silver medal in the women's road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan on Tuesday. Hashimi, now based in Italy, previously fled when the Taliban returned to power and sharply curtailed women's freedoms. She described the medal as 'something special' and expressed hope it would demonstrate resilience and inspire other Afghan women.