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Did Afghanistan request the help of the US or was the US interest to compete with or defeat the Russians involvement in Afghanistan?
The Afghanistan government was allied with the Soviet Union at the time. The US supported the Mujahadeen, which was the group opposing the Soviet activity in Afghanistan (as well as the Afghan government).
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How many athletes did Afghanistan send to the Olympics?
Afghanistan sent 4 athletes to compete in two sports (athletics, taekwondo) at the 2008 Games in Beijing. Rohullah Nikpai won Afghanistan's first ever Olympic medal, a bronze, in men's taekwondo, flyweight class at the 2008 Games.
Which Russians compete in the olympic games?
Micheal Phelps - Needs Improvement Olympic games of what year? Usially they are sportsmen as any others from other countries
What games will Afghanistan play in 2012 Olympics?
Afghan female boxers hope to compete in 2012 Olympic taekwondo Women's boxing Nasir Hakimi
Which countries are not taking part in the Olympics in 2012?
Kiribati, Afghanistan This is incorrect. David Katoatau of Kiribati qualified to compete in weight lifting. Afghanistan also has 6 competitors in the Olympics, competing in Sprinting, Tae Kwon Do, and boxing, among others.
Has the usa competed in every summer Olympics?
No, the US did not compete in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. They boycotted the Games due to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
Did the two superpowers compete against one another in the cold war?
No not directly. Only by proxy. Korea, Vietnam, Central & South America, and Afghanistan in the 80's.
Was Korean War part of the cold war?
Yes, it was the first military conflict of the Cold War.
What was the olympic involvement for Egypt?
Egypt sent 103 athletes to compete in the 2008 Games in Beijing. They won one medal, a bronze by Hesham Mesbah in men's 90 kg judo.
Why did England show little interest in colonizing the new world during most of the 1500s?
it didn't want to compete with its ally Spain.
Who is sadaf rahimi?
Sadaf Rahimi is an female Afghan flyweight boxer who will be competing in the 2012 Olympics. She is the third woman from Afghanistan to compete in the Olympics. Her older sister, Shabnam, is also a boxer. She's considered a landmark athlete as she is the first female boxer to compete in the Olympics from Afghanistan, which historically has not been open to women pursuing sport. Her family has apparently received death threats for having daughters that participate in what's seen as a men-only-sport.
Why do you have summer Olympics and a winter Olympics?
There are winter Olympics so people with winter sports interest can compete in the games. eg. Skiing, figure skating. Summer Olympics so people with summer sports can compete in the games. Gymnastics, swimming...ect.
Did Afghanistan attend olympic 2008?
Yes, Afghanistan sent four athletes to compete at the 2008 Games: 1) Massoud Azizi - men's 100 meter dash 2) Robina Muqimyar - women's 100 meter dash 3) Nesar Ahmad Bahave - men's taekwondo 4) Rohullah Nikpai - men's taekwondo
