Fariba and Yulduz Hashemi Compete in Cycling at Paris Olympics

Fariba Hashemi completed the 158-kilometer course in four hours, ten minutes, and 47 seconds, finishing in 75th place.

Yulduz Hashemi, however, withdrew mid-race and did not reach the finish line. Previously, Yulduz Hashemi had placed 26th out of 35 participants in the individual time trial event.

In this race, an American cyclist won the gold medal with a time of three hours, 59 minutes, and 23 seconds.

Fourteen participants, including Yulduz Hashemi, did not finish the race and withdrew mid-race.

It is noteworthy that Fariba and Yulduz Hashemi, along with three male athletes, are representing Afghanistan at the Paris Olympics. These athletes were selected by the International Olympic Committee in consultation with former Afghan Olympic Committee officials.

However, the Taliban have stated that they do not recognize the three female athletes on the team and only acknowledge the three male athletes as representatives of Afghanistan.