Zakia Khudadadi

Afghanistan's two Paralympians 'extremely emotional' after arrival in Tokyo for Games

Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli would not speak to reporters while they were at the Games. Organisers wanted to avoid "a selfie-fest" with other athletes, but stressed that the pair would be allowed to mingle.

Afghanistan's two Paralympians land in Japan, will compete at Tokyo 2020, says IPC

With the swift fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli had been among the tens of thousands trapped and unable to leave the country. But they were evacuated last weekend.

Wrecking Ball: Return of the Taliban threatens organised sport, female athletes in Afghanistan

With Taliban back in control in Afghanistan, it poses a grave danger to organised sport, especially female athletes.