VOICED: Financial aid helps disadvantaged athletes reach the podium

The transcript discusses Afghanistan's first Olympic medal win by an athlete in Taekwondo, highlighting the challenges faced by athletes in the country due to lack of resources and support. It explains the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) scholarship program for athletes from developing countries, which helped the athlete train and compete. The transcript also details the impact of IOC funding, which led to numerous athletes winning medals, and the expansion of the program to include the Winter Games.

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