London 2012 Taekwondo: Afghanistan’s Rohullah Nikpai wins bronze

By Farhad Arian Aug 10th, 2012 ( 10 Comments )

London: After winning first ever medal for his country four years ago in Beijing, Afghanistan Rohullah Nikpai once again become hero after beating Britain’s Martin Stamper 5-3 in the bronze medal match of the 68kg category of Taekwondo at London 2012.

The 25-year-old said, “Of course, getting a medal is very important to all the countries in the world but especially for Afghanistan.”

“I’m very happy because this medal is very important for my country.”

He lost out to Iran’s Mohammad Bagheri Motamed in the quarter-finals in London but took advantage of a second chance through the repechage.

He beat David Boui of the Central African Republic 14-2 before beating Stamper in the men’s -68kg category at London 2012.

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ABDULLAH ABID from Kabul.

All Afghans proud of you.
May you bring more achievements for our nation.
I am proud to be an Afghan.
I love you my national HERO.
Rashid K

Rohullah jan you have made history, all of Afghanistan is proud of being represented by such an amazing athlete. Inshallah you will have many years of success.
good luck brother!!
Faizmohamohammadhaidary

we proud on you Nikpa that raise up the name of our country I wish that we have more champoin thesem like you but all afghan should proud on you you are the hero Long Life nikpa Long Life Afghanistan
Amanullahjaji

yes
Sarabinahid

Nikpa, you are a real national hero…. thank you for all you did for us!
Reza

I am really proud of Nikpa, wins LANDON 2012 olympic with lack of facilities.
Reza, Afghanistan
Yousef Rezaie

mashallah bachi kaka u did good fight we all afghans proud of u
habib ur rahman

that is proud for all AFGHAN people . thanks Nikpa.
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Christine

Well done Nikpai!