Manizha Talash, the Afghan breakdancer from the refugee team who was disqualified at the Paris Olympics for displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape in her routine last month, said she planned her action for four months and would do it again. Talash, who lives in Spain, wore a light blue cape with the phrase written on it in large white letters in her pre-qualifier loss to India Sardjoe of Netherlands at Place de la Concorde, which she said was inspired by the 'Hunger Games' movie. Political slogans and statement are banned on the field of play and on podiums at the Olympics and breaking's governing body later said the 21-year-old had been disqualified. "I used the first competition, the first dance performance I was able to do, to act directly and highlight the action I wanted to take. If I had to do it again I would do the same," she said.
Refugee breakdancer stands by 'Free Afghan Women' message at Paris 2024
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