No participants, but Afghanistan flag still included in Paralympic opening ceremony for solidarity
Even though athletes and representatives could not make it to Tokyo for the Paralympic Games, the Afghanistan flag was carried as part of the opening ceremony on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 25th August 2021

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has decided to raise the Afghanistan flag in solidarity with the players who were denied an opportunity to play in the Paralympic Games. The IPC has invited the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representatives here to act as flag bearers.
IPC President Andrew Parsons said the decision is to send a message of "solidarity and peace" around the world.
"It is an act of solidarity. We decided this yesterday at the Council meeting. It is important to emphasize that it is a message of solidarity and peace that we are sending to the world," Parsons told a news conference ahead of the opening ceremony.
"We want to have them here; unfortunately, it is not possible, but they will be here in mind," he added.
Meanwhile, Afghan footballers and their families were evacuated from Kabul on Tuesday.
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