| Afghanistan at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | AFG |
| NOC | Afghanistan National Olympic Committee |
| in Nanjing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Summer Youth Olympics appearances | |
Afghanistan competed at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics , in Nanjing, China from 16 August to 28 August 2014.
Afghanistan was given a wild card to compete. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | |||
| Farahnaz Yaqubi | −44 kg | Bye |  L 0–19 | Did not advance | 5 | |
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