Afghanistan's lost female athletes - in pictures

The Taliban has banned women from playing sport, but some refuse to give up the games they love

Girls and women in Afghanistan have been barred from playing sports by the Taliban, but some refuse to give up the games they love. All photos: AP

Girls and women in Afghanistan have been barred from playing sports by the Taliban, but some refuse to give up the games they love. All photos: AP

Jan 12, 2023

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