April 27, 2016

Former refugee wants to earn Rio taekwondo medal as Belgian

BRUSSELS (AP) - For a refugee, competing in the Olympics is an improbable dream. Now, former Iranian taekwondo fighter Raheleh Asemani seeks to go one better - earn a medal for her newly adopted nation, Belgium.

Asemani, who was among the candidates being considered by the IOC for a team ...

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