When Fariba Hashimi's father first saw her attempting to ride a bicycle, his immediate fear for her was not injury from a fall. It was what might happen to her if somebody else got a whiff of it in the orthodox Afghan society.
Fariba Hashimi Scripts History, Becomes First Afghan Woman To Win Asian Games Cycling Medal
When Fariba Hashimi's father first saw her attempting to ride a bicycle, his immediate fear for her was not injury from a fall. It was what might happen to her if somebody else got a whiff of it in the orthodox Afghan society.
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