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.
The 19-year-old wins first professional contract with Israel-Premier Tech Roland after beating older sister to national title.
The Afghan women racers will complete two laps of a 28.5km circuit near the UCI headquarters.
‘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.
Israel Start-Up Nation owner Sylvan Adams and UCI played key roles in helping young female Afghan cyclists escape the clutches of the Taliban.