She was imprisoned for 12 weeks earlier this year, and says her links to the games secured her release.
"I am thankful for this competition because it made me famous and because a lot of people got to know me, that's why I was freed so quickly."Taira had a private meeting with the Duke of Sussex. She still needs more surgery, but won't stop fighting for her country. "The conditions in captivity are horrible, the tortures in basic basements which they use for captivity," she said."I want the world to demand the release of all prisoners."
When Prince Harry founded the games it was all about Afghanistan. A different conflict has brought new competitors.We met Semen Lahun, 26, who's part of team Ukraine.Last August, Semen was badly injured when a landmine exploded. He nearly lost his foot, but surgeons saved it."It is an escape, a recreation, both physical and mental. I have lost some of my brothers-in-arms and I felt so helpless, but the games have put me back on track," he said.