Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or 바카라b-girl Talash,바카라 was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition on Friday, after she wore a cape that said 바카라Free Afghan Women" during her pre-qualifier battle against India Sardjoe 바카라 known as 바카라b-girl India." (Full Olympics Coverage|More Sports News)
The 21-year-old, originally from Afghanistan and representing the Olympic Refugee, team lost in the pre-qualifier battle against Sardjoe, and would not have advanced even if she hadn't been disqualified.
Political statements and slogans are banned on the field of play and podiums at the Olympics.
Talash sought asylum in Spain after fleeing Taliban rule in her home country in 2021.
바카라I'm here because I want to reach my dream. Not because I'm scared,바카라 she told The Associated Press before the Olympics from Spain, where she was granted asylum.
The one-off pre-qualifier battle between Talash and Sardjoe was added in May when Talash was included in the Olympic roster after the b-girl from Afghanistan missed registration for qualifying events.
The International Olympic Committee's executive board invited her to participate after learning of her efforts to defy the strict rule of the Taliban in her home country.
