Afghanistan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Afghanistan sent a team to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The team consisted of three men and one woman. Initially, Mehboba Ahdyar prepared to run the 800 metres and 1500 metres, but left her training camp on June 4 to seek political asylum in Norway. The country was represented by two competitors in athletics, and two in taekwondo. Afghanistan won its first ever Olympic medal at these games, with Rohullah Nikpai taking bronze in men's 58 kg taekwondo.
| Afghanistan at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | AFG |
| NOC | Afghanistan National Olympic Committee |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Nesar Ahmad Bahave |
| Medals Ranked 80th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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