Fariba Hashimi: New Afghan women’s road champion racing for ‘all the women in Afghanistan’
The 19-year-old wins first professional contract with Israel-Premier Tech Roland after beating older sister to national title.
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UCI to host road championships for Afghan women next month in Switzerland
The Afghan women racers will complete two laps of a 28.5km circuit near the UCI headquarters.
Dozens of riders and their families remain in danger and stranded in Afghanistan
‘One rider was arrested and beaten. Others were visited by the Taliban. We need to raise the funds to safeguard them and try and get them out,’ said evacuation coordinator.
The incredible backstory of how female cyclists were evacuated out of Afghanistan
Israel Start-Up Nation owner Sylvan Adams and UCI played key roles in helping young female Afghan cyclists escape the clutches of the Taliban.