By Abigail Klein Leichman _ October 27, 2022
After the Hashimi sisters originally of Afghanistan — Fariba, 19, and Yulduz, 22 — finished first and second, respectively, in the Afghan national cycling championship held in exile in Switzerland, Fariba accepted a contract with Women’s WorldTour team Israel–Premier Tech Roland (IPT).
Her slot on next season’s roster gives Fariba a chance to race the Tour de France Femmes, and with the announcement of a U23 Continental team in the works, Yulduz will join her next year.
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