Afghanistan Olympic Athletes, 2012

Crowds gathered at Ghazi Stadium to welcome the Afghan Olympic team on their return home. Six athletes including a female competed in the London 2012 Olympic Games.  Rohullah Nikpa won a  bronze medal for his country in the men's 68kg taekwando competition.

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Clash site in  Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

A member of Afghan Special Forces moving along with NATO soldier near the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan Army vehicle near the clash site in  Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.