Afghanistan's sole female Olympian, Kimia Yousofi, uses her platform to advocate for women's rights in her country.

Kimia Yousofi, Afghanistan's sole female competitor at the Olympic track meet, used her platform to highlight the struggles of women in her country, which has become one of the most repressive places for women and girls globally since the 2021 Taliban takeover. Born in Iran to Afghan parents, Yousofi trained in Afghanistan and competed in her third Olympic Games, hoping her participation would raise awareness of women's rights in Afghanistan. She now resides in Australia, expressing her desire to return to her country and seek employment, while also aiming to represent her country despite its challenges.

August 02, 2024
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