THE Australian government has evacuated more than 50 women footballers and athletes and their dependents from Afghanistan following an appeal by world bodies Fifa and Fifpro.A statement by the international footballers’ federation Fifpro expressed gratitude to Australia. Following the retaking of Kabul by the Taliban, many Afghan sportswomen went into hiding. The statement said work was still needed to settle the women abroad. “These young women, both as athletes and activists, have been in a position of danger and on behalf of their peers around the world we thank the international community for coming to their aid,” Fifpro said of an evacuation that was for more than 50 people according to news sources including ABC.“We urge the international community to make sure that they receive all the help they need. There are also many athletes still at risk in Afghanistan and every effort should be made to offer them support.”Afghanistan’s former football captain Khalida Popal described […]
AFGHAN WOMEN FOOTBALLERS EVACUATED BY AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AFTER PLEA
