Afghanistan at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Afghanistan competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Six Afghan athletes were selected for the Games, competing in four different sporting events. Rohullah Nikpai, who won Afghanistan's first ever Olympic medal at the 2008 Games, managed to repeat his bronze medal in the men's 68 kg taekwondo event for the second time.

Afghanistan at the
2012 Summer Olympics
IOC codeAFG
NOCAfghanistan National Olympic Committee
in London
Competitors6 in 4 sports
Flag bearer Nesar Ahmad Bahave (opening) Rohullah Nikpai (closing)
Medals
Ranked 79th
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total
1
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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