Feature stories

February 26, 2026
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Feature stories, Feature stories, International

Record Engagement, Efficient Delivery, World-Class Performance | Milano Cortina

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered record global engagement, historic athletic performances, and the most gender-balanced Winter Games to date, with nearly 2,900 athletes competing across 116 medal...

February 11, 2026
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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 9, 2026
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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...

January 23, 2026
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Feature stories, International

Manchester Clubs Slide in Deloitte Revenue List

Deloitte’s 2026 Football Money League signaled a reshuffle at the top of English football’s commercial order. Kabul | By Nirvana Ebram Manchester’s two flagship clubs lost ground in the...

January 9, 2026
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Feature stories, National

Specialist Camp Opens in Kandahar to find new Talent

An ACB-led development camp is working to refine bowling skills and physical conditioning ahead of the 2026 season. Kandahar | By Abdul Latif Adil The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)...

January 9, 2026
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Feature stories, International

Azerbaijan SJA Unveils 2025 Sports Awards Winners

Azerbaijan’s top athletes, teams, federations and media professionals were recognised for excellence across sport and sports journalism. Baku | By Nargiz Mahmudzada, AIPS MEMBER The Azerbaijan Sports Journalists Association...

December 20, 2025
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Cricket, Feature stories

Afghanistan Premier League to Return in 2026 in UAE

APL Second Edition Announced as Afghanistan Cricket Bets on Stability and Growth The Afghanistan Premier League will return in late 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, as the Cricket...

December 16, 2025
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Feature stories, International

Bonmatí, Dembélé Lead FIFA Best Awards 2025

Bonmatí and Dembélé headlined a FIFA Best Awards ceremony in Doha that crowned a season of sustained dominance and landmark success.Doha | By Sayer Zaland, AIPS Member World football’s...

December 15, 2025
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Feature stories, International

IOC Scales Back Dolomiti Valtellina 2028

The Winter Youth Olympic Games will feature fewer athletes, a shorter schedule, and a revised event programme as the IOC pushes cost control and sustainability. Lausanne | By Sayer...

December 14, 2025
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Feature stories, International

IOC Backs Global Call to Use Sport for Refugees

With forced displacement surpassing 120 million worldwide, the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Refuge Foundation have joined a global coalition urging governments and humanitarian actors to embed sport more...