Afghanistan’s Team Captain, Major Haji Ahmad Shar, was injured in 1986 and has had both arms amputated. He is an Infantry officer who has commanded at all levels from Blook to Kandak (Platoon to Battalion). He says it is an honour to Captain the Afghan team and achieve a lifelong dream of visiting London. He is looking forward to meeting other wounded warriors and organisations who help soldiers. He believes that participation in the Games will bring great benefits to his country.