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Afghanistan Ranks 7th at Asian Youth Games

Afghanistan secures two bronze medals in Kurash, marking its first-ever medals at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Manama | By Sayer Zaland Afghanistan has achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 Asian Youth…

Sports Media

Afghanistan Boycotts Pakistan Series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from the upcoming tri-nation T20 series in Pakistan after three local cricketers were killed in a cross-border attack. Kabul | By Taib Khatizwal The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)…

Olympic Sports

Autumn Volleyball Cup Kicks Off in Ghor Province

Twelve teams compete in the Firozkoh Autumn Volleyball Cup, launched to promote the sport and unity among youth. Firozkoh | Hazrat Mir Rafiq The Autumn Volleyball Cup officially began on Tuesday, October 14, 2025,…

Football

Football Leagues Conclude in Kunduz

The Kunduz provincial football leagues wrapped up Thursday in Imam Sahib district after two months of competition featuring 30 teams across three divisions. Kunduz | By Taib Khatizwal The Kunduz provincial football leagues concluded…

Other Sports

Kabul Honors National Wrestling Champions

Afghanistan’s top wrestlers and Zurkhaneh athletes who won medals in recent Asian and international tournaments were officially honored by the country’s sports leadership in Kabul. Kabul | By Sara Amiri The leadership of Afghanistan’s…

Olympic Sports

Afghanistan aims to strengthen Kung Fu Referees

Thirty referees were trained in “To Ama” style rules and scoring to enhance Afghanistan’s capacity and align national competitions with global standards. Kabul | By Sara Amiri In coordination with the Kabul Provincial Directorate…

Other Sports

Buzkashi Competition Held in Yakawlang

The Pas Ruwyeh team won the one-day Buzkashi tournament in Yakawlang No. 1 District, defeating Omid Band-e Amir 5–3 in a closely contested match. Bamyan | By Taib Khatizwal A Buzkashi tournament featuring 24…

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Volleyball Team Departs for Central Asia Championship

After completing a two-and-a-half-month training camp in Kabul, Afghanistan’s national volleyball team is set to compete in the Central Asia Zone Championship in Dhaka starting October 22, 2025. Kabul | By Sara Amiri Afghanistan’s…

Football

Aqabān Do Shākh, Champions of Unity League

The Aqabān Do Shākh claimed the Pasaband District Unity and Solidarity Football League title with a narrow 1–0 victory in the final. Ghor | By Hazrat Mir Rafiq The Pasaband District Unity and Solidarity…

Football

Afghanistan Miss Out on 2027 Asian Cup

A 1–1 draw against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi ended Afghanistan’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, capping a disappointing campaign marked by missed chances and growing discontent over football leadership. Kuwait…

Cricket

Afghanistan Sweep Bangladesh 3–0

Ibrahim Zadran’s 95, Mohammad Nabi’s unbeaten 62 off 37 balls, and Bilal Sami’s maiden five-wicket haul powered Afghanistan to a commanding 200-run victory over Bangladesh, sealing a 3–0 ODI series whitewash. Abu Dhabi |…

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Volleyball Tournament Kicks Off in Sharan

A volleyball selection tournament featuring 19 teams began in Sharan, Paktika Province, aimed at forming the province’s representative team. Paktika | By Taib Khatizwal A provincial volleyball selection tournament was inaugurated on Monday, October…