Only men recognized as Afghan athletes at Paris Olympics

At the Paris Olympics, only three of the six Afghan athletes, all men, are recognized by the Taliban. Sprinter Kimia Yousofi, living in exile in Australia, highlighted women's rights during her race. Khalida Popal, former captain of Afghanistan's women's football team, has helped over 500 sportswomen escape the country amid ongoing violence and oppression, while FIFA has been criticized for inadequate support for women's football in Afghanistan.