2026 - ASJF NEWS

March 27, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Upsets Hit FIFA Series as Venezuela, Indonesia, Uzbekistan Triumph

Rondon scores 50th goal for Venezuela; Indonesia and Uzbekistan dominate; Cabo Verde, New Zealand, Curaçao suffer defeats Germany | By Sayer Zaland The third day of the FIFA Series...

March 27, 2026
ASJF
International, Olympics, Top News

IOC Introduces New Policy on Women’s Category in Olympic Sport

New eligibility rules based on biological sex to take effect from LA28 Olympics LAUSANNE | By Sayer Zaland The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a new policy governing...

March 27, 2026
ASJF
Football, International

Afghanistan Falls 2–1 to Myanmar in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Early setback leaves Afghanistan chasing points ahead of crucial clash with Syria. KABUL | Sara Amiri The Afghanistan national football team suffered a 2–1 defeat to Myanmar in their...

March 27, 2026
ASJF
National, Olympics

Shahid Badloon Wins Eid Volleyball Tournament in Jaghatu

Ten-day competition in Maidan Wardak brings together seven teams in local celebration of sport. MAIDAN WARDAK | Taieb Khatizwal A local Eid volleyball tournament in Jaghatu district of Maidan...

March 27, 2026
ASJF
National, Olympics

Bamyan Ski Event Draws 230 Athletes as Winter Sports Gain Ground

Strong participation underscores the gradual rise of grassroots winter sports in Afghanistan. BAMYAN | Sara Amiri A ski competition in Bamyan brought together 230 athletes in a one-day event...

March 25, 2026
ASJF
All Sports, Top News

Teen Sensation Lutkenhaus Headlines New Era at World Indoors 2026

Record-breaking performances and a wave of young champions signal a generational shift in global athletics. Taieb Khatizwal | ASJF News The World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026 in Toruń concluded...

March 25, 2026
ASJF
Football, National

Kabul Hosts Grassroots Football Festival with 200 Young Players

Youth-focused initiative aims to identify talent and strengthen Afghanistan’s football development pipeline. Sara Amiri | ASJF News A grassroots football festival, organized by the Afghanistan Football Federation in coordination...

March 21, 2026
ASJF
News, Top News

Afghanistan Secures Third Place at International Kokpar Tournament

Strong group-stage dominance and a decisive win over Russia seal podium finish for Afghan chapandaz. Sara Amiri | ASJF News The Afghanistan National Buzkashi Team claimed third place at...

March 18, 2026
ASJF
International, News

National Buzkashi Team Beats Russia 5‑0 in International Kokpar Tournament

The Afghan team rebounds from a heavy opening loss and highlights the revival of the nine‑nation buzkashi tournament in Turkistan. Sara Amiri | ASJF News The Afghanistan National Buzkashi...

March 18, 2026
ASJF
All Sports, Top News

Abdulkarim Badakhshi Set for WOW FC Title Fight in Spain

Afghan mixed martial artist Abdulkarim Badakhshi is set to face Spain’s Fabian Sintas on April 8 in Badalona, Spain, as part of the 28th event of WOW FC. Bahara...