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Laura Weislo

UCI bans Afghanistan Cycling Federation President Fazli for abusing fleeing athletes

Afghanistan Cycling Federation President Fazli Ahmad Fazli with the UCI Merit in September 2021.

After an investigation spanning almost three years, the UCI announced on Tuesday that it has suspended Afghanistan Cycling Federation President Fazli Ahmad Fazli for 15 months for breaches of the UCI Code of Ethics.

Fazli was accused of sending abusive and threatening messages to athletes during and after the mass evacuation from the country following the Taliban takeover of the government.

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