The IPC = International Paralympic Committee has revealed that the Afghan team, which was scheduled to participate in the Tokyo Paralympic Games, which will start on the 24th of this month, has abandoned participation in the tournament after the local administration has virtually collapsed. did.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban, an insurgent rebel, took control of almost every state capital in the country and advanced to the capital, Kabul, leaving the president and virtually collapsing the administration.
In response to this, the IPC has revealed that the Paralympic Committee of Afghanistan has abandoned the participation of the Tokyo Paralympic team.
"Unfortunately, all airports have been closed due to the ongoing serious situation in Afghanistan and there is no way to travel to Tokyo. The safety and health of the team and stakeholders during this difficult time," said IPC spokeswoman Spence. I hope that will be maintained. "
The Tokyo Paralympics will be attended by 4,400 athletes from approximately 160 countries and territories, but so far North Korea and Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, have announced that they will not participate.