April 2026 - Page 2 of 5

April 27, 2026
ASJF
News, Olympics

Wushu Tournament Held Among 12 Provinces in Balkh

Youth Participation Highlighted Amid Limited Sporting Opportunities Mazar-e-Sharif | By Sara Amiri A wushu tournament involving athletes from 12 provinces was held in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province, under the cooperation...

April 26, 2026
ASJF
Olympics, Top News

Mazar-e-Sharif Hosts Gul-e-Sorkh Taekwondo Tournament

Return of Local Competition Reflects Efforts to Sustain Sporting Structures to celebrate the First Afghan Olympic Medalist Rohullah Nikpai Mazar-e-Sharif | By Farzana Momand The 17th edition of the...

April 22, 2026
ASJF
Olympics, Top News

6th Asian Beach Games Open in Sanya with Afghan Participation

Afghanistan competes in Jujitsu and Beach Wrestling as 45 nations gather in China Sanya | By Husna Shamshi ASJF Member The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened on Wednesday...

April 22, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, National

Kandahar to Host Zonal T20 Cricket for Players with Disabilities

Fifth domestic event of the year reinforces Afghanistan’s commitment to inclusive cricket development Kandahar | By Niaz Shinwari AIPS Member The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is set to launch...

April 22, 2026
ASJF
Media, Top News

AIPS, VDS Call for Dialogue After Munich Champions League Incident

Sports bodies urge stronger safety measures after photographers injured during post-match pitch disturbance Lausanne | By Rudy Nuyens – AIPS EC Member The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and...

April 22, 2026
ASJF
Feature stories, Feature stories, News

Kabul Hosts International Traditional Wrestling Festival

Arrival of foreign athletes highlights Afghanistan’s effort to use sport as a platform for regional engagement and international outreach Kabul | By Sara Amiri AIPS Member Foreign athletes and...

April 20, 2026
ASJF
Olympics, Top News

Kabul Badminton Finals Conclude

More than 100 athletes compete in Kabul tournament as 10 champions crowned across five age groups. KABUL | By Taieb Khatizwal The Kabul Badminton Championship 2026 concluded at the...

April 20, 2026
ASJF
All Sports, News

Herat Hosts 8th National Equestrian Tournament

Over 70 riders from 13 provinces compete in Herat, with national team spots at stake in ongoing equestrian tournament. HERAT | By Sara Amiri The eighth edition of Afghanistan’s...

April 17, 2026
ASJF
All Sports, News

Equestrian Seminar Held Ahead of National Selection Races in Herat

Seventy-one riders from 16 provinces undergo training as Afghanistan prepares to select national equestrian team. HERAT | By Taieb Khatizwal A seminar on equestrian rules and regulations was conducted...

April 17, 2026
ASJF
Cricket, Top News

Gujarat Titans Defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by Five Wickets

Gujarat Titans hand Kolkata Knight Riders another defeat as Rashid Khan claims one wicket in high-scoring encounter. KOLKATA | By Sayed Nabi Hamdard Gujarat Titans secured a convincing five-wicket...