Manizha Talash, a breakdancer from Afghanistan and a member of the Refugee Olympic Team, was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics breaking competition for wearing a cape with the slogan 'Free Afghan Women'. The disqualification was enforced by the World DanceSport Federation, citing the Olympics' strict rules against any form of demonstration or political, religious, or racial propaganda at Olympic sites.
Talash, who now resides in Spain, made the statement during her routine in the Women’s Breaking dance qualifying round, aiming to highlight the plight of Afghan women. The incident has sparked controversy and discussions about the balance between Olympic neutrality and the athletes' freedom of expression.
Talash received significant support from the audience at Urban Park in Paris, despite the immediate disqualification.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Refugee breakdancer Manizha Talash disqualified for slogan
Paris: Olympic Refugee Team breakdancer Manizha Talash from Afghanistan was disqualified from the breaking competition after she wore a cape saying "Free Afghan Women", the World DanceSport Federation told AFP on Saturday.
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Manizha Talash, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team, made a powerful statement as she competed in the Women’s Breaking dance qualifying round at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, wearing a jacket emblazoned with the message “Free Afghan women”. | Photo Credit: AFP
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