Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, or "b-girl Talash," was disqualified from the first-ever Olympic breaking competition on August 9 after she wore a cape that said "Free Afghan Women" during her pre-qualifier battle against India Sardjoe, known as “b-girl India." 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 on podiums at the Olympics.
Afghan Refugee Breaker Disqualified For Wearing 'Free Afghan Women' Cape At Olympics
- By AP
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