Afghanistan's first female Olympian, Friba Rezayee, says she is 'very angry' that her country's plight is 'falling off the world agenda' as she continues to help those still trying to escape
Afghanistan's first female Olympian, Friba Rezayee, says she is"very angry" that her country's plight is"falling off the world agenda" as she continues to help those still trying to escape.
Rezayee was one of many to oppose the Taliban takeover of the country in August and says those still left in the country are being forgotten.The former judoka, who competed at the 2004 Olympic Games, says she is in regular contact with over 100 female Afghan athletes -- including members of the judo and volleyball team -- and says some women are still in hiding over fears they will receive punishment from the new regime after fighting for equality over the last two decades.
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