Main content
Farzad Mansouri: Fleeing Kabul, chasing Gold
Farzad Mansouri will compete in Paris just years after escaping the Taliban in Afghanistan. The 22 year old trains at the National Taekwondo centre in Manchester.
Farzad Mansouri will compete in Paris only a few years after escaping the Taliban in Afghanistan. He's been selected for the International Olympic Committee's Refugee Olympic Team. The 22 year old trains at the National Taekwondo centre in Manchester alongside Team GB athletes. Summaya Mughal reports. Credit: Getty Images.
