Afghan refugee breakdancer disqualified over women's rights message

The 21-year-old removed her sweater during the opening battle against Dutch b-girl India on Friday (Aug 9) to reveal a cape with the writing "Free Afghan Women." – AP

PARIS: Refugee team member Talash has been disqualified from the Olympic breakdancing competition after making a statement for women's rights in her native Afghanistan.

The 21-year-old removed her sweater during the opening battle against Dutch b-girl India on Friday (Aug 9) to reveal a cape with the writing "Free Afghan Women."