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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 to reveal a cape with the writing “Free Afghan Women.” The World DanceSport Federation later said in a statement that Talash had been disqualified for “displaying a political slogan on her attire.” Talash had previously been eliminated in the pre-qualifier battle. Athletes are prohibited from giving political messages at Olympic competit…

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