| Afghanistan at the 2022 World Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | AFG |
| NOC | Afghanistan National Olympic Committee |
| in Birmingham, Alabama, United States 7 July 2022 – 17 July 2022 | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Games appearances | |
Afghanistan competed at the 2022 World Games held in Birmingham, United States from 7 to 17 July 2022. [1]
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muaythai | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Afghanistan entered three competitors in Muay Thai. [2] [3]
| Athlete | Category | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final/Bronze medal bout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Ali Sina Sakhizada | 57 kg |  Sarsembekov (KAZ)L 17–20 | Did not advance | ||
| Athlete | Category | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final/Bronze medal bout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Kawsar Sherzad | 48 kg |  Kulinich (UKR)L 9–10 | Did not advance | ||
| Freshta Sherzad | 51 kg |  Hodl (AUT)L 28–29 | Did not advance | ||
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