The resettled members of the Afghan Women’s National Football Team shared a heartfelt message and to Aussies who rescued them. ❤️
They were among the 77 Afghan athletes, officials and their family members to whom Australia has granted humanitarian visas, since the Taliban seized control of the country.
“The Afghan Women’s National Football Team, safely in quarantine on Australian soil, wanted to send a heartfelt message of thanks to the Aust Government and people, all who helped them escape Kabul,” he wrote.Their message read: “Beyond all the tough and demanding decisions and situations we all had, we planned to write a thankyou letter with our thoughts and imaginations. We gathered out to draw some pictures that remind we are saved from a nightmare.
“We all appreciating those days and nights that you all were with us, especially the team that worked days and nights without any hesitation. They have us the feeling of the second family, hopes, dreams that will come true.Members of the Women’s National Football team were among 77 athletes, officials and their families who have been resettled into Australia. Picture: Twitter @Craig_Foster.
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