Afghan flag featured in Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony

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A volunteer holds the flag of Afghanistan in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 24, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. /CFP

The flag of Afghanistan was incorporated in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games opening ceremony on Tuesday to signify "solidarity and peace."

Afghan athletes pulled out of the Games due to cancellation of flights from the country.

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