Olympic Refugee Breaker Disqualified for ‘Free Afghan Women’ Cape
- August 11, 2024
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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.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) forbids political slogans on the field of play or at the podium.
Talash, 21, was born in Afghanistan but fled the war-torn country in 2021. She currently lives in Spain.