The country has never been known for its subtlety, and martial-art stunts have long been a mainstay of its propaganda, designed to stoke national pride and instill fear in enemies.
Tag: Taekwondo
How 2 Afghan Paralympians Defied the Odds to Get From Kabul to Tokyo
Their evacuation and eventual arrival in Japan involved multiple stops and many helping hands.
Taekwondo Is Path to Medals for Countries That Rarely Get Them
Ivory Coast and Jordan won their first-ever Olympic golds, thanks to taekwondo, as did Taiwan. Afghanistan’s only Olympic medals, a pair of bronzes, came from it, too.
Iran’s Only Female Olympic Medalist Defects Over ‘Lies’ and ‘Injustice’
Kimia Alizadeh, 21, announced her decision in an Instagram post featuring a photo from the 2016 Summer Games, where she won a bronze medal in taekwondo.