The UCI has confirmed that the Afghanistan Women's Road Championships will take place for the first time since 2022, four years after many athletes were evacuated from Afghanistan. Scheduled during the French Elite Road Championships in Les Herbiers on June 26-28, Afghan riders will compete alongside French participants, forming a race within a race for the Afghan championship. Fariba Hashimi, the reigning champion, and her sister Yuldoz will join other athletes like Zahra Rezayee and Samira Ehrari. This event symbolizes the solidarity and resilience of the international cycling community following the Taliban's takeover.
The UCI has announced that the Afghanistan Women's Road Championships will be held for the first time since 2022, marking a significant return for Afghan athletes.
Riders from Afghanistan will compete alongside French racers, with a race within a race determining the Afghan champion, showcasing international solidarity in the cycling community.
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