Forty wrestlers selected for Afghanistan’s Greco-Roman national team were formally recognised following nationwide selection competitions.
Kabul | By Sara Amiri
Athletes selected for Afghanistan’s Greco-Roman wrestling national team were honoured during a special ceremony held in Kabul, organised by the National Wrestling Federation in cooperation with the Directorate General of Physical Education and Sports.
The ceremony took place at the Olympic Committee conference hall and recognised wrestlers who secured national team places following selection competitions held earlier this year.
The trials were conducted in the senior category across ten weight divisions, featuring around 500 wrestlers from six provinces. At the conclusion of the competition, 40 athletes earned selection to the Greco-Roman national team and were officially commended on Wednesday.
During the event, the Administrative and Financial Director of the Directorate General of Physical Education and Sports, Molvi Abdul Nasser Hashemi, congratulated the selected athletes and spoke about the importance of sport within Islamic values.
The Directorate’s Head of Religious Guidance, Mufti Dad Mohammad Baryal Attaie, also congratulated the wrestlers and expressed hope that they would perform strongly in international competitions and bring pride to Afghanistan.
National wrestling coach Mohammad Salem Ehsan described Greco-Roman wrestling as a traditional sport with deep historical roots, noting that the discipline has shown steady development in recent years.
The ceremony was attended by officials from various sports departments, leaders of the National Wrestling Federation, athletes and members of the public. Certificates of appreciation and medals were presented to the selected wrestlers at the conclusion of the event.