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Afghanistan at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
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Afghanistan sent a delegation to compete at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7–18 September 2016. This was the nation's fifth time taking part in a Summer Paralympic Games. The Afghan delegation consisted of a single athlete, Mohammad Durani, who competed in the javelin throw. Originally he finished 16th in his event, but he was retroactively disqualified for a doping violation.[1]
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IPC code | AFG |
NPC | Afghanistan Paralympic Committee |
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Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Mohammad Durani |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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