article_snippet: While Afghanistan's national men's cricket and football teams have enjoyed the spotlight recently, women's sports have endured stuttering progress in the face of family pressure and a lack of public support.
article_snippet: Defiant: The women have been breaking new ground for women's sports in Afghanistan and pushing the boundaries of what is - and is not - acceptable for young women in the conservative Muslim nation .
article_snippet: More than 40 women train with the group, and the best among More than 40 women are competing in international competitions .
article_snippet: More than 40 women train with the group, and the team .
article_snippet: Zahra Alizada (pictured) and Zahra Alizada friends want to boost women's sport in the country with Afghanistan's national men's cricket and football teams enjoying the spotlight recently .
highlights_snippet: More than 40 women now train with the team and the best among More than 40 women are competing in international competitions .
  