Russian Paralympic Committee President Pavel Rozhkov has offered to facilitate training camps and practice competitions in Russia for Afghan para-athletes. The offer was made during a meeting with Afghanistan's sports chief, Mawlavi Ahmadullah Wasiq,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino met Afghanistan Football Federation technical vice-president Hafiz Ahmad Jan Zadran in Azerbaijan to discuss football development and the federation's needs.…
Afghanistan's under-15 national football team defeated Djibouti 3–2 in Baku to record their second consecutive victory at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival…
Qatar has provided Senegal with 15 buses and security equipment ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event to be…
Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Sharjah to claim the ODI tri-series title, chasing a 170-run target with 93 balls remaining. Ibrahim Zadran…
Former ASJF President Sayer Zaland addresses delegates during the opening of the federation’s Second Annual Congress in Kabul in 2017.
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IFA President Gianni Infantino meets Afghanistan Football Federation Vice-President Hafiz Ahmad Jan Zadran in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting continued dialogue and international engagement for the future of Afghan football.
Afghanistan’s victory over Zimbabwe rewarded patient batting and wickets shared across the attack. Rashid Khan’s assessment afterwards turned attention to the improvements still needed before the 2027 World Cup.
Thirty-five standout players from club cricket competitions in Zabul have begun a training camp ahead of the Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Grade II Provincial Tournament. The programme will focus on fitness, batting, bowling and…
Only two of 140 bowlers advanced from Afghanistan Cricket Board’s fast-bowling trials in Paktia, a selection rate of approximately 1.4 per cent. The result…
Rashid Khan claimed four wickets for 31 runs as Afghanistan bowled Bangladesh out for 160 in the UAE ODI tri-series. Rahmat Shah’s unbeaten 67…
New cricket activities in Paktika, Kandahar and Khost cover three stages of player development, from under-13 competition to training for established club performers. Their…
The Asian Football Confederation has approved moving the Asian Cup to even-numbered years from 2032 and changing when its elected leadership takes office. The reforms will affect the continental framework in which Afghanistan competes,…
Asian football leaders concluded a two-day conference in Tokyo with discussions on women's football, referee development, technology and competition standards. The central question for…
FIFA has approved $2.5 million in preparation funding for each association participating in the 2027 Women's World Cup, matching the amount provided to men's…
Afghanistan is among 78 FIFA member associations preparing for their first appearance in a FIFA World Cup competition when the inaugural U-15 World Cup…
Paktika claimed first place ahead of host province Paktia in a two-day traditional spear-throwing competition in Zurmat district, with Ghazni finishing third. The event reportedly brought together 180 athletes, although the published account contains…
Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour topped women’s all-around qualification at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, placing herself at the front of the race for…
One hundred young taekwondo athletes from five Afghan provinces gathered in Kabul for a competition offering 40 places in a junior selection squad. The…
Afghanistan’s rowing federation has reported pledges of international assistance involving coaching and equipment. The commitments offer a possible boost for Afghan athletes, although their…
FIFA has opened bidding for the United States and Puerto Rico media rights to the 2030 World Cup, with an option covering the 2034 tournament. The tender will test competition between traditional broadcasters and…
British newspaper The Times has withdrawn claims that FIFA president Gianni Infantino received an undisclosed second salary and acquired a Miami property at a…
Sports journalists can submit their published reporting, photography and audiovisual work to the ninth AIPS Sport Media Awards, with entries accepted in all languages…
Sayed Mohammad Yazdanparast, a blind journalist and disability advocate from Balkh, travelled to Kabul with fellow advocates to attend the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League.…
Eighty kickboxers from different districts of Kapisa competed in the province's tenth selection tournament, seeking a pathway to national-level competition. Organisers say the event was intended to identify promising athletes, although the names of…
Kam Air completed the group stage of the Afghanistan Premier Volleyball League unbeaten, defeating Sohaili Bazan 3–0 to secure a fourth consecutive victory and…
Afghan bodybuilder Ali Bilal returned to Kabul with his third consecutive runner-up finish in the Men’s Physique division at Mr. Olympia, having again finished…
Red Crescent and Kam Air both recorded 3–0 victories on the seventh day of Afghanistan's fifth Premier Volleyball League in Kabul. Ten teams are…
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Key Afghan athletes, medalists and women’s sport profiles at a glance.
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PHOTO| Competition | Year | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze |
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| Olympic Games | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Olympic Games | 2012 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 2026 | Review pending | Review pending | Review pending |
Refugee-team medals are tracked separately from Afghanistan’s national totals.
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Key Afghan athletes, medalists and women’s sport profiles at a glance.
AFGHAN TALENT · BRIGHTER TOMORROWSPHOTOPHOTOPHOTOPHOTO| Competition | Year | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2008 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Olympic Games | 2012 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 2026 | Review pending | Review pending | Review pending |
Refugee-team medals are tracked separately from Afghanistan’s national totals.
