Afghanistan Cycling Federation

Official twitter account of Afghanistan Cycling Federation/ FB Account @afghancycling

[Benji Naesen @BenjiNaesen]

The #Zurich2024 World Championships brought amazing winners from Tadej Pogačar to Cat Ferguson.

But for me, the overwhelming feeling is sadness and anger. Muriel Furrer's passing is another reminder that our sport is dangerous, and it's too easy to say that the dangers of our sport can't be handled much better.

Every time a cyclist dies in a race, we enter the same cycle. "The UCI mourns the loss of ..." turns into "we asked the family who wants the race to continue..." turns into "it's too early to discuss what could've prevented this". And at the end of the day, I can count the pro-safety decisions the UCI has made in the last 10 years, on a single hand.

At the Giro d'Italia, Jenthe Biermans crashed into a ravine, and the only reason he was found quickly was because the riders in his group used their radio to tell their team car where he crashed. Meanwhile, the UCI wants to ban race radios.

Why does the UCI not apply their own Parcours Guidelines which state downhill finishes and bends in sprints shouldn't happen? This actively leads to more crashes and sprint deviations.

Why did the creation of the SafeR organisation turn into a political game within the AIGCP, postponing the creation of said organisation, postponing safety improvements in the sport? Who is prioritising politics over safety?

Is there a centralised database of rider crashes which can be analysed, from which the conclusions can be used by race organisers to make their parcours safer?

Why are race organisers often not held accountable for parcours safety issues?

Is there currently research and development being done on rider tracking, crash alerts, concussion detection technology, anti-cut skinsuits? Is it possible for the clothing and helmet safety standards (in the rules) to increase based on this research (like standardising MIPS-like concussion reduction technologies for helmets)?

Strict rider behaviour rules should be enforced consistently. Why does Maciejuk receive a multi-month ban for his RVV 2023 incident when Wiebes did the same in Brugge-De Panne the week before, crashed a group, and wasn't penalised? Why is Reusser getting a DSQ for hindering spectators by going on a footpath when MVDP does not? This is basic rule enforcement.

Why do we not see small rule changes that could improve rider safety, like not allowing team cars to drive next to breakaways, instead having riders drop to the back of groups.

In my opinion, all stakeholders in the sport can play a role in this, but it starts with the UCI. Standardisation, application and enforcement of safety requirements, and simply, making safety the number 1 priority in the sport.

It's impossible that there are no ways to make this sport safer, and I personally feel like the UCI is not even close to doing the best they possibly can to limit the severe and fatal crashes we have seen in recent years.

I am disgusted by @DLappartient's comments, stating that 50% of rider crashes are due to rider behaviour (without any statistics to support that), a mere 2 days after Muriel Furrer crashed in the UCI World Championships. This sums up the UCI's lack of accountability when it comes to safety, to the point that I'm shocked these people can look in the mirror at the end of the day.

It's already too late to be proactive, but we shouldn't wait on the next cyclist to die before making the necessary changes in the sport.

It's impossible to prevent every accident in this sport, but any measures that could reduce or prevent severe/fatal injuries, should be pursued with the utmost priority.

Cycling needs safety reform. It needed it 5 years ago.

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

An amazing day for Team Afghanistan!

**Fariba** has secured an outstanding **7th position** in the Women U23 World Championship!

Fariba has proven as the best rider for Afghanistan, showcasing her talent, her dedication & commitment to achieving her dreams.

[David Lappartient @DLappartient]

My warmest congratulations to Fariba Hashimi on her historic victory in the 5th stage of the Tour de l'Ardèche, becoming the first Afghan woman to win an international cycling race.

I’m immensely proud that she is a member of the UCI World Cycling Centre’s Women’s Continental Team.

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

🌟 **Congratulations Fariba Hashimi** 🌟

What an incredible victory! Winning a stage in the Tour de l'Arch is no easy feat, but today you did it with absolute grace and power! Your success is a true testament to your strength, dedication, and passion for this amazing sport.

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

We are ready for the World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland! Team Afghanistan is preparing to compete against the top teams from around the world. Please keep us in your prayers as we strive to bring smiles and happiness to Afghanistan.

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

The official closing ceremony was nothing short of spectacular, and we are beyond proud to have had our very own Yuldoz Hashimi as the flag bearer for Afghanistan.

Our cycling athletes truly shined, standing out as the best performers from our nation.
#Paris2024 #Afghanistan

[David Lappartient @DLappartient]

What a performance from sisters Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi in the @Paris2024 women’s road race.

110km in the breakaway, riding in the name of Afghan women and Afghan athletes 🇦🇫.

#Paris2024 #CyclingRoad

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

Turn on your TV and watch our two great athletes competing with the world's best athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics today at 14:30 Europe time!
Our great athletes are here to win this race and will bring home victory. Keep supporting our heroes.

Team Afghanistan is ready! 🇦🇫

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

@EvenepoelRemco You are hero, well done @EvenepoelRemco

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

🚴‍♀️ Stay tuned for August 4th as our team proudly represents Afghanistan in the individual road race! We will be competing against world champions, and we are ready to give it our all. Let’s cheer on our very own Fariba and Yuldoz as they strive to bring home victory! 🇦🇫

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

Another Fantastic Day at Paris 2024 Olympic!

Yuldoz Hashimi finished 26th and second in Asia in the women's TT race. What a fantastic performance by our amazing rider.
this amazing video prepared by our supporter!

#Paris2024 #Olympics #YuldozHashimi #TeamAfghanistan

[UCI @UCI_cycling]

A special journey meaning more than just sport ✨

From borrowing a neighbour's bike one afternoon to representing Afghanistan at @Paris2024. Yuldoz Hashimi 🇦🇫 starts her Olympic journey in the Women's Individual Time Trial @WCC_cycling

#Cycling #RoadCycling #OlympicCycling #Paris2024

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

Another Fantastic Day at Paris 2024 Olympic

Our own Yuldoz Hashimi finished 26th and second in Asia in the women's TT race. What a fantastic performance by our amazing rider, Yuldoz! Bravo!

#Paris202 #Olympics #YuldozHashimi #TeamAfghanistan #FantasticPerformance #ProudMoment

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

🚴‍♀️ We Are Ready for Paris 2024 Olympic! 🚴‍♀️

Mark your calendars and set your alarms! Yuldoz Hashimi is making her first Olympic appearance in the women's TT race. We're all cheering for you, Yuldoz—go for gold! 🥇

#Paris2024 #Olympics #YuldozHashimi #TeamAfghanistan #GoForGold

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

Live stream: https://t.co/kT6NmbUKqB

[Afghanistan Cycling Federation @afghancycling]

Paris 2024 Olympic! Yuldoz Hashimi will start her race at 14:33 and ready to compete for Gold medal 🥇 in Paris 2024 Olympics. @Paris2024 @AsianGamesOCA @Olympics @FFazle

[Hamid Karzai @KarzaiH]

جای بسی مسرت و افتخار است که تیم ورزشی #افغانستان با حضور در مراسم افتتاحیه بازی‌های #المپیک_۲۰۲۴_پاریس، بیرق کشور عزیز را به اهتزار در آوردند و دختران قهرمان ما با همت والای شان با وجود زندگی در هجرت، مشعل‌دار مسابقات المپیک شدند!
برای ورزشکاران عزیز ما در این مسابقات، آرزوی موفقیت و سربلندی می‌کنم.

[Daud Junbish 🇦🇫 @DaudJunbish]

تور یې، سور یې هم زرغون!

[Saad Mohseni @saadmohseni]

Afghans in Paris for the Olympics