February 2026 - Page 3 of 5

February 11, 2026
ASJF
Feature stories, Olympics

Amina Sadat Earns International Kickboxing Certification

Afghan woman martial arts coach secures WAKO-certified coaching license, breaking barriers for women in combat sports. Germany | Bahareh Rahimi Amina Sadat Mohammadi, an Afghan martial arts coach, has...

February 11, 2026
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Cricket, Top News

Afghanistan Fall Short in Second Super Over

In a thrilling and high-pressure encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan suffered a narrow and heartbreaking defeat against South Africa in the second Super Over,...

February 9, 2026
ASJF
All Sports, International

Afghanistan Futsal Rise to Fourth in Asian Ranking

Afghanistan’s national futsal team has climbed to fourth place in Asia following a successful group-stage performance at the AFC Futsal Asia Cup 2026 in Indonesia. Indonesia | By Haroon...

February 9, 2026
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All Sports, International

Iran Clinch 14th Asian Futsal Title in Indonesia

Iran’s futsal dominance in Asia continued as they edged past host nation Indonesia in a dramatic final to reclaim the continental crown for a record 14th time. Indonesia |...

February 9, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, Feature stories

Rashid Calls for Historic International Match in Kabul

For Rashid Khan, hosting and captaining Afghanistan in an international match in Kabul would represent a moment greater than winning a World Cup. Kabul | By Somaya Hashemi Afghanistan...

February 9, 2026
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Cricket, International

England Edge Nepal in Dramatic Finish to Open World Cup

England survived a late scare as Nepal came within four runs of a historic upset in a tense Group C clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026....

February 9, 2026
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Cricket, Top News

Naib Knock Fails to Prevent Afghanistan’s World Cup Opening Loss

Afghanistan’s early World Cup momentum was halted as individual brilliance once again failed to translate into a complete team performance against New Zealand. India | By Somaya Hashemi Afghanistan...

February 7, 2026
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International, Olympics

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games Officially Open

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games officially began as IOC President Kirsty Coventry declared the start of the Games during the opening ceremony in Italy. Milan | By...

February 7, 2026
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Media

Veteran Olympic Journalists Honoured BY AIPS in Milan

AIPS honoured nearly 80 veteran journalists who have covered more than a thousand Olympic Games combined, recognising decades of contribution to global sports journalism on the eve of Milano...

February 7, 2026
ASJF
International, Media

8th AIPS Africa Congress Opens in Banjul

African sports journalists convene in Banjul as AIPS Africa places digital media, artificial intelligence, and ethical reporting at the center of the continent’s sports journalism agenda. Banjul | By...