Sayer Zaland, Author at ASJF NEWS

July 31, 2026
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, Feature stories

Qosh Tepa Crowned Inaugural Wrestling Premier League Champions

Qosh Tepa defeated nine rival teams to win the first-ever Afghanistan Wrestling Premier League, with Akhowat finishing second and Setaraha third. Kabul | By Taieb Khatizwal Qosh Tepa claimed...

July 31, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Football

Shakirullah Ebrahimi Appointed Head of AFF’s Referees Committee

Experienced FIFA-certified referee instructor and former VAR trainee Shakirullah Ebrahimi has been appointed to lead the Afghanistan Football Federation’s Referees Committee. Kabul | By Sara Amiri The Afghanistan Football...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
News, Olympics

Boxing Refereeing and Coaching Seminar Opens in Kabul

A two-day boxing refereeing and coaching seminar has begun in Kabul, bringing together 60 referees and coaches from the capital and several provinces. The program aims to strengthen technical...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
News, Olympics

Afghan Wushu Team Begins Preparations for Asian Competition

Five members of Afghanistan’s national wushu team have entered a centralized training camp as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Olympic competition in Japan. The two-month program focuses on...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, Top News

National Golf Selection Tournament Gets Underway in Kabul

The first phase of Afghanistan’s national golf selection tournament has begun in Kabul, bringing together 30 athletes from the national team and local clubs. The competition will determine the...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Olympics

Baghlan Hosts UFC-Style Martial Arts Championship

Baghlan hosted a one-day UFC-style martial arts championship featuring 80 athletes from seven provinces across Afghanistan. Host province Baghlan claimed the team title, followed by Kunduz and Balkh. Baghlan...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Top News

Ghazni Stadium’s New Artificial Pitch Opens to Strengthen Football Development

A new artificial football pitch at Ghazni Football Stadium has been officially inaugurated, providing improved facilities for players and supporting grassroots football development in the province. The opening ceremony...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, Feature stories

Qushtepa and Akhowat Reach Afghanistan Wrestling Premier League Final

Qushtepa and Akhowat booked their places in the final of the inaugural Afghanistan Wrestling Premier League after winning their semi-final contests on the seventh day of competition. The championship...

July 17, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Football, International

When Argentina Gave Birth to Two Football Miracles

By Salim Al Habsi, President of the Oman Journalists Association Football has produced countless legends, but few nations have shaped the game’s history as profoundly as Argentina. Across two...

July 17, 2026
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, Feature stories

Afghan Kurash Athlete Javid Johari to Compete at International President of Uzbekistan Prize Tournament

Afghan Kurash athlete Javid Johari will represent Afghanistan at the international President of Uzbekistan Prize Kurash tournament in Paris, France. The competition will bring together athletes from more than...