Afghanistan live news: country wakes to new era under Taliban after US withdrawal completed
by Nicola Slawson (now) and Helen Sullivan (earlier) from World news | The Guardian on (#5NZ81)
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Hossain Rasouli, one of the two Paralympic athletes evacuated from Afghanistan in an emergency operation last week, has been able to take part in competition at Tokyo's flagship Olympic Stadium.
The 26-year-old, who is primarily a sprinter, competed in the T47 long jump on Tuesday morning. He finished in last place, but recorded a personal best distance of 4m 46 as he took the applause of the competing athletes and delegates.
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