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July 31, 2026
Sayer Zaland
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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 30, 2026
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Second Week of Afghanistan Premier Football League Concludes in Kabul

Arman FC and Sarsabz Yashlar Faryab claimed victories as the second week of the Afghanistan Premier Football League wrapped up in Kabul. Kabul | By Niaz Shinwari The second...

July 30, 2026
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12th Kabul Pancration Selection Tournament Gets Underway

Eighty athletes are competing in Kabul’s 12th Pancration Selection Tournament, with the top 21 set to earn places on the provincial team after one day of competition. Kabul |...

July 29, 2026
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Zidane Named France Head Coach Through 2030 World Cup

The World Cup-winning legend succeeds Didier Deschamps after signing a four-year contract with Les Bleus. France | By Taieb Khatizwal Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the...

July 28, 2026
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Golf Qualifiers Conclude in Kabul as 10 Players Advance

The first phase of Afghanistan’s national golf selection tournament has concluded in Kabul, with 10 golfers securing places in the next stage of the selection process. Similar qualifying events...

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
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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 26, 2026
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Kabul Crowned Champions at National Tabma Tournament

Kabul won the National Tabma Championship after a two-day competition in Maidan Wardak that featured 120 athletes from nine provinces. The tournament aimed to strengthen unity among athletes and...

July 26, 2026
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Afghanistan Launches Under-17 Champions Football League

The first edition of Afghanistan’s Under-17 Champions Football League has kicked off in Kabul with 10 teams from five provinces competing in the country’s premier youth football competition. The...