A number of Afghan girls and young women asked the Islamic Emirate to allow them to continue their sports activities.

The girls said they are worried about preserving the achievements they have made and are concerned about their uncertain future.

Qadria, 17, said she has practiced martial arts for two years and gained three gold medals in competitions held inside the country.

“I ask the current government to allow us to do our activities publicly. We do not want our two years' of effort to be wasted,” she said.

Karima, another athlete, said she has been stuck inside her home following the pollical change, and that she fears her hard work and achievements may simply fade away. “We cannot pracice sports today, there is no opportunity. We are afraid that the Taliban might attack us. Even our trainers do not want to train us.”

Meanwhile, some other girl athletes called on the international community to not allow their achievements to fade away. “We want the United Nations and human rights organizations to not stay silent regarding our rights,” said Parisa Amiri, an athlete.

At the same time, the Islamic Emirate said that female athletes are allowed to carry on their activities under Islamic regulations and framework.

“No one’s rights will be violated. We give everyone the right and status according to the Sharia and Islamic regulations, and we give rights to girls based on the Islamic framework,” said Bilal Karimi, the deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.

Afghan women and girls made large achievements in the past two decades in sport. However, the political change now holds an uncertain future.