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Iraq, despite going through a civil war, participated in the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar.
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Lao national amateur boxing athletes represents Lao Democratic People's Republic in regional, continental and world matches and tournaments sanctioned by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
South Korea national amateur boxing athletes represents South Korea in regional, continental and world matches and tournaments sanctioned by the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA).
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