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.

Paralympics to Open With Empty Stands but a Bigger Stage

Television exposure and new interest from sponsors are raising hopes that the Games can build on their momentum.

Afghan Paralympic Athlete Pleads for Help to Leave the Country

“My intention is to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Please hold my hand and help me,” Zakia Khudadadi, a taekwondo athlete pleaded in a video from Kabul.