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January 12, 2026
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Five Provinces Unite for Buzkashi Competition in Baghlan

One hundred riders from five provinces competed in a two-day traditional buzkashi event in central Baghlan. Baghlan | By Nilab Rahimi Buzkashi competitions featuring riders from five Afghan provinces...

January 12, 2026
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Athletics Talent Identification Event Held in Herat

Young athletes compete in speed events as the federation targets grassroots development and future national teams. Herat | By Nilab Rahimi The Afghanistan Athletics Federation has staged a talent...

January 9, 2026
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Football, National

Sar Sabz Crowned Faryab League A Champions

Sar Sabz finished top of the standings to earn promotion to the Faryab Premier League, while Aryan followed as runners-up. Faryab | By Basirullah Seerat The League A Football...

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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Football, National

Kazemi Set to Recover as Safari Remains in Club

Akbar Kazemi’s injury has been assessed as minor, while Javad Safari remains unavailable due to club restrictions following Giti Pasand’s league defeat. Kabul | By Sosan Mashal National team...

January 7, 2026
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Nangarhar Sports Issues Reviewed in High-Level

The Director General of Physical Education and Sports met representatives of multiple sports federations in Nangarhar to review achievements and discuss ongoing challenges. Nangarhar | By Taieb Khatizwal The...

January 7, 2026
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All Sports, National

Greco-Roman National Team Wrestlers Honoured

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...

January 7, 2026
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Afghanistan Among Asia’s Lowest in FIFA-Listed Referees

Only five Afghan referees have been included in FIFA’s 2026 international lists, placing Afghanistan among the lowest-represented countries in Asia. Asia | By Zulaikha Abram Amani FIFA has released...

January 7, 2026
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Disabled Athletes Drive Social Impact Through Sport

A new Paralympic showcase in Balkh highlighted the growing role of athletes with disabilities in national sport and community cohesion. Balkh | By Marwa Ahmadi In recent years, sport...

January 7, 2026
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Taekwondo Federation Launches Winter Training

National youth and junior athletes, along with experienced medal winners, will take part in weekly winter training sessions aimed at strengthening international readiness. Kabul | By Marwa Ahmadi The...