Paralympics: IPC says just-arrived Afghan duo to focus on Tokyo Games, no media access

Paralympics: IPC says just-arrived Afghan duo to focus on Tokyo Games, no media access

The Straits Times - Sports·2021-08-29 17:02

TOKYO (REUTERS) - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Sunday (Aug 29) that the well-being and mental health of two newly arrived Afghan athletes are its top priority, and the pair will not be speaking to the media during the Paralympic Games.

Zakai Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli arrived in Tokyo on Saturday to compete in the 2020 Paralympics after Khudadadi made a video appeal for help to leave Kabul after the Taleban swept to power.

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