Reference :
V-P-AF-E-02394
Date :
28/04/2016
Caption :
Kabul, ICRC orthopaedic centre. During a wheelchair basketball tournament, players from Mazar-i-Sharif listen to the national anthem.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
On 25, 26 and 28 April 2016, a national wheelchair basketball tournament was organised in Kabul at ICRC orthopaedic centre with the four female teams currently existing around the country: Mazar-i-Sharif, Herat, Jalalabad and Kabul. The semi-finals took place on 26 April.
On 28, the final and the final for the 3rd place took place. Kabul beat Jalalabad to win 3rd spot and Mazar-i-Sharif beat Herat in a highly contested final, in front of an animated crowd of relatives, patients and staff of the orthopaedic centre.
Between the two games, a short futsal game was organised with the children. This was their first public appearance and first competitive game.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
5472x3648
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
