It wasn't until 2004 that women from Afghanistan competed in the Olympics for the first time. Fast forward 14 years and now Samira Asghari is the first person from the war-torn country to be named an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member. Not only that, but at 24 years old, she's the youngest person to ever be named to the committee. [...]
When you think of Afghanistan, skiing certainly isn't the first thing that comes to mind. However, Sajjad Husaini and Alishah Farhang are working to change the perception that their country is exclusively war torn by representing Afghanistan at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang Country, South Korea. It will be the first time the country makes an appearance at the [...]
Photo: Ascend By Dani Wexelman They’ve grown up in a world being told that they can’t, won’t, and shouldn’t even try. They’ve grown up in a place where women get married and watch boys become men. Yet, behind their oppressed eyes, Afghan women stand tall, willing to risk their life for change. This is a story about [...]
(Shannon Galpin walks through the streets of Afghanistan with her bike. Photo: Mountain2Mountain) By Julie Huynh Like any other person turning the big 3-5, Shannon Galpin set out for an adventure-filled celebration. She packed up her single speed bike, helmet, and lycra, and prepared herself for a solo vacation in... Afghanistan? Wait... that doesn’t sound right. Who [...]
