I was awestruck by the Hashimi sisters’ performances, considering what they’ve had to endure to get to this place. However, I was upset by the Canadian coverage of the race, which gave no mention of the context of their performance, simply that they were Afghan. This coverage obfuscated the Taliban’s reign of terror against women and helps legitimize the regime, when by any rational standard they should be a pariah state.
I don’t understand the ins and outs of the criteria for competing as Refugee athletes, but the politics surrounding the Olympics and State representation are hugely problematic. Which of course is news to no one.
Agreed however - thrilling race with a deserving winner
The last 10K of the Women's Road Race. Some of the most edge of the seat racing I have ever seen. With small groups up-front constantly changing it was difficult to identify who would be the overall winner.
I was awestruck by the Hashimi sisters’ performances, considering what they’ve had to endure to get to this place. However, I was upset by the Canadian coverage of the race, which gave no mention of the context of their performance, simply that they were Afghan. This coverage obfuscated the Taliban’s reign of terror against women and helps legitimize the regime, when by any rational standard they should be a pariah state.
I don’t understand the ins and outs of the criteria for competing as Refugee athletes, but the politics surrounding the Olympics and State representation are hugely problematic. Which of course is news to no one.
Agreed however - thrilling race with a deserving winner
Same, Tom. They are inspirational, but also, just very strong bike riders. Hope to see more of them both at the higher levels.
That's a shame about the Canadian coverage, clearly hadn't done their research.
The last 10K of the Women's Road Race. Some of the most edge of the seat racing I have ever seen. With small groups up-front constantly changing it was difficult to identify who would be the overall winner.
Absolutely. What an amazing race!