Afghanistan at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

Afghanistan at the 2004 Summer Paralympics
IPC code	AFG
NPC	Afghanistan Paralympic Committee
in Athens
Competitors	3 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Qaher Hazrat
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
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Afghanistan participated in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. It was reportedly the country's first "official" appearance at the Paralympic Games,^[1] although two cyclists had already competed for Afghanistan in 1996. The delegation consisted of two competitors, Mareena Karim and Qaher Hazrat.^[2][3] A third competitor, runner Sharifa Ahmadi, was registered for the games but did not participate.^[4]

Sports

Athletics

Women's track

Athlete	Class	Event	Heats		Semifinal		Final
			Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Sharifa Ahmadi	T46	100m	DNS		did not advance
Mareena Karim	T46	100m	18.85	15	did not advance

Cycling

Athlete	Event	Time	Rank
Qaher Hazrat	Men's road race/time trial LC3	-	14

See also

• Afghanistan at the Paralympics
• Afghanistan at the 2004 Summer Olympics

External links

• International Paralympic Committee

References

1. De Jong, Antoinette (2004). "Disabled Afghan athletes ready for Paralympics 2004". Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation and Recreation. Archived from the original on 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
2. "Athlete Profile - HAZRAT Qaher". International Paralympic Committee. April 8, 2004. Archived from the original on 2005-11-17. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
3. Afghanistan at the Paralympics on paralympic.org
4. "ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games - Athletics - Women's 100 m T46". International Paralympic Committee. 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-08.