Afghanistan wins first Olympic medal (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

In Rohullah Nikpai's war-torn country, fighting is a part of life. Living in tough conditions is a given. Training for the Olympics is a luxury few can afford, or even imagine. But Nikpai has proven it can be done: On Wednesday he won Afghanistan's first Olympic medal ever. "I hope this will send a message of peace to my country after 30 years of war," Nikpai said after winning the bronze in the...

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