“I can't explain my feelings now… I was born inside a country where the women who dream are getting attacked, and I'm really happy that I have fought against that.”

Guardian Sport · Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban

“I hope that the next generation will come here and represent their country without any fear.”

Guardian Sport · Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban

“This silver medal can show a lot of resilience from Afghan women, and I'm really happy. I'm not alone, I know that behind me millions of women, from many countries, have the same dream and they are standing with me.”

Guardian Sport · Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban

“They took away our freedom, they took away everything from us.”

Guardian Sport · Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban

“I'm here without a mechanic, without any preparation. We brought one guy with us from the national federation, and he just drove the car. We were fixing the bike ourselves. I was the mechanic for myself. I was washing the bike myself. Thank you to the Japanese team. They were really, really nice to me, fixed my bike.”

Guardian Sport · Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban

“I never want to give up and hopefully we can see (what can happen) again in Los Angeles.”

Yahoo Sports · Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins Asian Games silver after fleeing Taliban