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Paris Olympics 2024: Refugee Olympic Team Athlete Disqualified For "Free Afghan Women" Message
Afghan B-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday. Talash, who resides in Spain, took to the floor with a powerful message, wearing a light blue cape emblazoned with the words "Free Afghan Women" in large white letters. The 21-year-old's protest was aimed at drawing global attention to the plight of women under Taliban rule in her homeland. However, her routine against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands ended in controversy when breaking's governing body, the World DanceSport Federation, announced her disqualification for violating Olympic rules prohibiting political statements on the field of play.
Olympic refugee breaker disqualified for 'Free Afghan Women' cape - ESPN
Afghan b-Girl Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris Games, was disqualified after displaying the words «Free Afghan Women» on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday.
Breaking makes Olympic debut as Japan's Ami takes women's gold
Japan's b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics' first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games.
Bolton's pride after refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba claims place in Olympics history
She might not have been competing for Team GB - but in Greater Manchester, Cindy Ngamba is 'one of our own'. The 25-year-old boxer was born in Cameroon but has lived in the UK since the age of 11, growing up in Bolton.
Bolton boxer Cindy Ngamba secures place in Olympics history despite heartbreak in Paris
Cindy Ngamba has written her name place in the Olympic history books despite losing in the semi-final of the women's middleweight boxing.
The boxer from Bolton who isn't allowed to represent Team GB at the Olympics
On a visit to Bolton Lads and Girls club, in 2019 Theresa May heaped praise on a talented, young female boxer. She described her as 'absolutely great'.