Afghan blind runner won the London Half Marathon 2021

A story of superhuman courage, willpower, and overcoming a life-changing injury.

Wali Mohammad Nouri, the country’s blind athlete, won the half marathon in London.

Nouri ran ten kilometers yesterday in the final round of the half marathon race and won first place among 500 runners.

Wali Noori was involved in a Taliban ambush and suffered serious injuries as well as the loss of his sight.

He has now become one of the most popular running champions in the world.

He has won several competitions for Afghanistan.