MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A sports association official says seven female taekwondo athletes who fled Taliban-controlled Afghanistan have resettled in Melbourne. Although most of the athletes were not identified, there were no female Afghan taekwondo athletes scheduled to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. The Australian taekwondo community is incredibly welcoming, and these ladies will be welcomed with open arms.”Garriock — who played women’s soccer for Australia at two Olympics — contacted Foster to help in relocating the athletes to Australia. “Australian Taekwondo helped us a lot and I am so thankful. Across Afghanistan, women in many areas have been told to stay home from jobs, both in the public and private sectors.

Source: thestar September 22, 2021 03:11 UTC