The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Afghanistan will send a gender-equal team to the Paris Olympics next month, comprising three women and three men. However, Taliban authorities will not receive accreditation for the event. The decision marks a significant step for gender equality in Afghan sports, especially given the current political climate in the country.
Three women and three men from Afghanistan will compete at the upcoming Olympic games in Paris https://t.co/RCp3sWAWIj
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Afghanistan to send three women and three men to compete at the Paris Olympics next month https://t.co/RCp3sWAWIj
Afghanistan to have gender equal team in Paris, no Taliban allowed-IOC https://t.co/Zd8AzoS3o5 https://t.co/BLmQCDQqte
IOC announces Afghanistan will send three women and three men to the Paris Olympics, but Taliban authorities will not receive accreditation. https://t.co/mm8LkKTApi
IOC announces Afghanistan will send three women and three men to the Paris Olympics, but Taliban authorities will not receive accreditation. Ihttp://u.afp.com/5nQL