For Habibzi, the reality is still sinking in. "I still feel like I'm dreaming," said the athlete, wearing a jacket emblazoned with the Afghan flag and the five Olympic rings over his heart.

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"I still feel like I'm dreaming," said Habibzi, in a jacket with the Afghan flag and five Olympic rings above his heart. "It's my biggest achievement." ...

At Tuesday's opening ceremony, the Afghan flag was featured in a symbolic fashion, carried by a volunteer. Spence said the two athletes would not speak to reporters while they were at the Games.

Only after intervention by US Secretary of State John Kerry were both the flag and the nameplate removed late Wednesday evening. The US was forced to get involved after Afghan President Hamid ...

"I've been so happy riding together," the 18-year-old Lee told AFP. For Habibzi, reality won't kick in until he gets home, where his family have been watching. "I still feel like I'm dreaming," said ...

Meanwhile, hundreds of stranded Afghan nationals ... After conclusion of the flag meeting between security officials of both sides on Sunday afternoon, officials at Torkham had expressed optimism ...