Afghan Refugee Wins Historic Paralympic Medal

Zakia Khudadadi becomes the first medalist for the Refugee Paralympic Team, symbolizing resilience against Taliban oppression.

Zakia Khudadadi won bronze in women's taekwondo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, marking a milestone for the Refugee Team.
Khudadadi, a member of Afghanistan's Hazara minority, fled her country after the Taliban's 2021 takeover.
Training in secret as a child, she faced death threats and persecution for her athletic pursuits.
The Olympic Committee's support enabled Afghan women to compete, despite Taliban bans on female athletes.
The Paralympic triathlon was postponed due to concerns over water quality in the Seine river.