Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
An Afghan woman who had fled to escape Taliban persecution has won a silver medal in the women's road cycling event at the Asian Games. She competed under a male name because of concerns about safety. The cyclist was competing for her home country.
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