Original Title: The Afghan National Team Abandoned Participating In The Tokyo Paralympic Games Originally There Are Two Participants
China News Service, August 17, According to Singapore’s “Lianhe Zaobao” report on the 17th, the International Paralympic Committee announced that due to the internal tensions in Afghanistan, the Afghan national team will not participate in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
According to reports, there were originally two Afghan athletes planning to participate in this Paralympic Games, they are Taekwondo players Zakiya Kudadadi and Hussein Rasuli.
Spencer, a spokesperson for the International Paralympic Committee, said, “It is a pity that Afghanistan cannot send a delegation to the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Due to the current severe situation in the country, all airports have been closed and they cannot travel to Tokyo. We hope that the delegation Keep safe with officials during this difficult time.”
The Tokyo Paralympics will be held from August 24 to September 5.
On August 15, local time, the Afghan Taliban entered the capital of Kabul. Afghan President Ghani resigned and left Afghanistan. Great changes have taken place in the country’s political situation.
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