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Afghanistan’s taekwondo athletes depart for World Championships in Uzbekistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — A team of Afghanistan’s taekwondo athletes left for Uzbekistan on Friday to compete in the ITF World Taekwondo Championships.

The delegation includes one coach, one official, and four athletes.

The competition is set to take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, from Saturday, November 2, through November 8.

The Afghan team’s participation in the global event underscores their commitment to representing their country despite challenges.