When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, soccer was often replaced by public executions
Concern and anguish, especially among female athletes, at the return of one of the most oppressive and brutal regimes of the last decades.
IOC and FIFA confirm that they are in contact with sports authorities in Afghanistan as Samira Asghari launches desperate plea for help
There is reason for concern, especially for women’s sports. The IOC banned Afghanistan from the Sydney Olympics in 2000 for discriminating against women.
