Afghan Biographies
Kohistani, Tahmina Mrs.
Name | Kohistani, Tahmina Mrs. |
Ethnic backgr. | Tajik |
Date of birth | 1989 |
Function/Grade | 2012 Summer Olympics runner |
History and Biodata |
3. Biodata: She and her family had been living in Pakistan to escape the hardships of the regime, but her extended family was not so lucky. Her aunts were forced to abandon their education while at least ten of her relatives were killed. Her family moved back to Kabul just a month after the Taliban was toppled in 2001. A six-member Afghan team which includes Rohullah Nikpa and Nisar Ahmad Bahawi in taekwondo, Masoud Azizi and Tahmina Kohistani the only female in running, Aimal Faisal and Ajmal Faizi Zada in boxing and judo represented Afghanistan in the London 2012 Olympic Games. |
Last Modified | 2012-08-14 |
Established | 2012-08-14 |