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Disabled Athlete On His Way To Paralympic Games

Mohammad Naeem Durani, a disabled Afghan athlete will represent Afghanistan at the Paralympic Games in Rio from next month after successfully qualifying for the javelin event.

Durani is the first Afghan to qualify for the Paralympics after training under foreign coaches in Iran.

According to him, his greatest wish is to win a medal at the 2016 Paralympics.

Naeem said: "I participated in championship qualification competitions in Dubai and received a bronze medal and then became eligible to participate at the (Paralympic) Games in Rio. I was sent by the Paralympic Association to Iran for training and now I am training in Kabul."

Durani is 32 years old and has participated in competitions in Iran, Kuwait, South Korea, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India and has received five gold, one silver and one bronze medals.

He said: "I have brought lots of medals from different countries in running, javelin and discus. But the only medal that I have not got yet is Paralympic Games and this is my biggest hope to bring a medal from there."

Abdul Hussain Ehsar, the deputy head of the Disabled Persons Federation said: "I am happy that for the first time a disabled athlete will make his way to the Paralympic Games in Brazil because of his abilities and competencies. Before this, our athletes participated at the Games based on white cards or they were invited. This is an honor for the entire nation that he managed to make his way to the Paralympics by his own efforts."

Durani was injured in 1374 (1995) in a rocket attack on Pakhta Froshi area of Kabul. Durani's right leg was left disabled.

However he has not let this get him down and instead he has risen to the challenge and will proudly represent his country at the upcoming games.

The Paralympics kick off on September 7. This will be the fourth time Afghan athletes compete at the Paralympics but the first time an athlete has qualified.

Click below to watch full report.

Disabled Athlete On His Way To Paralympic Games

Mohammad Naeem Durani, a disabled Afghan athlete will represent Afghanistan at the Paralympic Game

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Mohammad Naeem Durani, a disabled Afghan athlete will represent Afghanistan at the Paralympic Games in Rio from next month after successfully qualifying for the javelin event.

Durani is the first Afghan to qualify for the Paralympics after training under foreign coaches in Iran.

According to him, his greatest wish is to win a medal at the 2016 Paralympics.

Naeem said: "I participated in championship qualification competitions in Dubai and received a bronze medal and then became eligible to participate at the (Paralympic) Games in Rio. I was sent by the Paralympic Association to Iran for training and now I am training in Kabul."

Durani is 32 years old and has participated in competitions in Iran, Kuwait, South Korea, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India and has received five gold, one silver and one bronze medals.

He said: "I have brought lots of medals from different countries in running, javelin and discus. But the only medal that I have not got yet is Paralympic Games and this is my biggest hope to bring a medal from there."

Abdul Hussain Ehsar, the deputy head of the Disabled Persons Federation said: "I am happy that for the first time a disabled athlete will make his way to the Paralympic Games in Brazil because of his abilities and competencies. Before this, our athletes participated at the Games based on white cards or they were invited. This is an honor for the entire nation that he managed to make his way to the Paralympics by his own efforts."

Durani was injured in 1374 (1995) in a rocket attack on Pakhta Froshi area of Kabul. Durani's right leg was left disabled.

However he has not let this get him down and instead he has risen to the challenge and will proudly represent his country at the upcoming games.

The Paralympics kick off on September 7. This will be the fourth time Afghan athletes compete at the Paralympics but the first time an athlete has qualified.

Click below to watch full report.

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