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April 22, 2026
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Kabul Hosts International Traditional Wrestling Festival

Arrival of foreign athletes highlights Afghanistan’s effort to use sport as a platform for regional engagement and international outreach Kabul | By Sara Amiri AIPS Member Foreign athletes and...

February 26, 2026
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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...

December 14, 2025
Sayer Zaland
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Shamsullah Maiyar Win Wardak Volleyball Title

An 18-team volleyball competition in Jaghatu district concluded after a week of matches aimed at developing sport in remote areas. Maidan Wardak | Ahmad Shah Erfanyar A volleyball tournament...

December 4, 2025
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Inside Afghanistan’s New Era of Buzkashi

With foreign competitors, strict officiating, and live nationwide broadcasts, Buzkashi is stepping into a new era that could redefine Afghanistan’s sporting identity. Riding Into the Future: Inside Afghanistan’s New...

November 17, 2025
Niaz Shinwari
Cricket, Feature stories, International

Afghan Fans Outcry After Loss to Bangladesh A

Afghanistan’s eight-wicket loss to Bangladesh A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 triggered a wave of sharp, emotional, and at times divided reactions from Afghan cricket supporters across...

October 31, 2025
Sayer Zaland
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Afghanistan Stuns Iran to Win Historic U-17 Futsal Asian Title

The young Afghan squad defeated regional powerhouse Iran 2–1 in a tense, emotional final marked by skill, discipline, and controversy. Manama| By Sayer Zaland When the final whistle blew...

October 12, 2025
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Ali Bilal Takes Silver at Mr. Olympia

Afghanistan’s leading bodybuilder, Ali Bilal, has secured second place in the Men’s Physique category at the 2025 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, reaffirming his status among the world’s elite...

October 8, 2025
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Afghan Bodybuilder Wins Finland Championship

Afghanistan born athlete Bismillah Mardani, based in Finland, clinched two gold medals at the Finnish Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship, earning a place on Finland’s national team. Helsinki | By...

October 6, 2025
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Eight UEFA Nations Could Qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 in October

Croatia, France, Slovakia, Switzerland, England, Norway, Portugal, and Spain are all on the verge of booking spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 during October’s qualifying fixtures. Zurich |...

October 6, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Cricket, Feature stories, International

Safi Ruled Out of ODI Series Against Bangladesh

Afghanistan fast bowler Mohammad Saleem misses the three-match ODI series in Abu Dhabi due to a groin injury, with Bilal Sami named as his replacement. Abu Dhabi| ASJFNews Disk...