Afghanistan at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
Afghanistan sent a delegation to compete at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7–18 September 2016. This was the nation's fifth time taking part in a Summer Paralympic Games. The Afghan delegation consisted of a single athlete, Mohammad Durani, who competed in the javelin throw. Originally he finished 16th in his event, but he was retroactively disqualified for a doping violation.
| Afghanistan at the 2016 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
| IPC code | AFG |
| NPC | Afghanistan Paralympic Committee |
| in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Mohammad Durani |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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