"My friends, family and relatives, they are all so happy for me," said the Kabul-born Habibzi. "My mom and dad were crying." Afghanistan compete under the black, red and green flag of the toppled ...

CAIRO, August 16. /TASS/. The radical Taliban movement (outlawed in Russia) has hoisted its flag above the presidential palace in Kabul late on Sunday, the Al Jazeera television reported.

For Habibzi, the reality is still sinking in. "I still feel like I'm dreaming," said the athlete, wearing a jacket emblazoned with the Afghan flag and the five Olympic rings over his heart.