Discover the powerful story of Afghanistan’s women athletes, fighting for recognition in both football and cricket. Benafsha Hashimi and Firooza Amiri, once contracted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, open up about their painful journey after the Taliban disbanded the team, forcing them to flee for their lives. As the cricket team battles for ICC recognition and the football team continues its fight for global acknowledgment, WION's Nikhil Mathur brings you their story.

Afghan women's fight for equality in cricket & football | Shattered dreams, unbroken spirit

It has been almost three months since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. The group has promised to bring prosperity to the people, but women in the country are still worried about their rights. WION's Anas Mallick spoke to the Afghan National Olympic Committee spokesperson on the Taliban's policy of sports for women.

No hope for women athletes in Afghanistan?

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Afghan women's fight for equality in cricket & football | Shattered dreams, unbroken spirit

No hope for women athletes in Afghanistan?