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Paris Paralympics: Afghan para taekwondo Zakia Khudadadi’s fight for women, refugees

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Afghan para taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi has qualified for the Paralympics, but the 25 year old is fighting for more than just medals. Khudadadi, who was evacuated from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover and now lives in France, is fighting for the rights of women in her country. One of the few Afghan women to take part in the Paralympics to date, she'll be competing for the refugee team. FRANCE 24’s Elodie Radenac reports.