Only Afgan female olympian missing?

Where Is the Afghan Female Runner?
Wednesday, Jul. 09, 2008 By JEFF ISRAELY

Mehbooba Andyar's choice to compete in a head scarf and full-length, body-covering running suit could not spare her from Taliban taunts and threats. The Afghan middle-distance runner nonetheless trekked on and was on the verge of realizing her Olympic dream. But now Andyar — slated to be the only female Afghan athlete at the Beijing Games — has gone missing from her training site just weeks before the opening ceremonies.

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By marhabtain• 14 Jul 2008 08:14

She probably tripped over - geddittttttt

By Afaque• 14 Jul 2008 08:12

May be their own people didn't want her to take part.

By Fatcat• 14 Jul 2008 07:35

This is such a shame. I hope she's safe.

By brandylady• 14 Jul 2008 06:22

makes you wonder, did she go off herself (highly unlikely!!!), has she been removed so as not to cause any more upset, they should be glad to have her on their side, she is a hell of a runner!!!!

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