Mohammad Samim Faizad is the only Afghan Olympian to be training for the Games inside the Taliban-controlled country. The judo star follows a rigorous regime whilst facing the challenges that come with living in a country mired in poverty and recovering from war.
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00:00We have coaches, trainers, good clubs, standard clubs, but we don't have anyone to train with.
00:29We build our houses on the land that is available to us in Afghanistan.
00:59When I participate in the Olympic Games, I try to win medals.
01:12If I win medals, I will try my best to participate in the Olympic Games in Afghanistan.
01:32We also participate in the Grand Prix, the Asian Games, the Grand Slam in neighboring countries.
01:43Our training is very important. We are always ready for international competitions.