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Afghanistan at Crossroads: Determined athletes train for Tokyo Olympics despite security threats

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Sports are at the bottom of the priority list in Afghanistan, which has been crippled by decades of war. It is at a crossroads once again as U.S.-led coalition forces plan a complete withdrawal. Despite the lack of sports infrastructure and funding, the country is sending a handful of athletes to the Tokyo Olympics. One of them believes he has what it takes to bring home gold. Jack Barton reports from Kabul.

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