News

April 22, 2026
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Feature stories, Feature stories, News

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...

April 20, 2026
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All Sports, News

Herat Hosts 8th National Equestrian Tournament

Over 70 riders from 13 provinces compete in Herat, with national team spots at stake in ongoing equestrian tournament. HERAT | By Sara Amiri The eighth edition of Afghanistan’s...

April 17, 2026
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All Sports, News

Equestrian Seminar Held Ahead of National Selection Races in Herat

Seventy-one riders from 16 provinces undergo training as Afghanistan prepares to select national equestrian team. HERAT | By Taieb Khatizwal A seminar on equestrian rules and regulations was conducted...

April 17, 2026
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All Sports, News

70 Fighters Compete in Kabul Muay Thai Spring Tournament

Youth-focused Muay Thai event in Kabul draws 70 fighters, highlighting grassroots growth of combat sports. KABUL | By Sara Amiri A Muay Thai spring tournament featuring 70 athletes from...

April 15, 2026
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Football, News

Arman Balkh Crowned Northern Zone U-14 Football Champions

Arman Balkh secure title despite final-day defeat, earning qualification to national zonal champions tournament. BALKH | By Sara Amiri Arman Balkh U-14 football team has been crowned champions of...

April 15, 2026
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News, Top News

Herat Hosts Fifth Golden Ball Football Awards Ceremony

National team player Alireza Panahi named Player of the Year as Herat honors top football figures of 2025. HERAT | By Elyas Niazi The fifth edition of the Golden...

April 15, 2026
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International, News

Jura Ozmec Appointed AIPS Secretary General for 2026–2030

Croatia’s Jura Ozmec unanimously confirmed as AIPS Secretary General as new Executive Committee takes shape. LAUSANNE | By Sayer Zaland Jura Ozmec of Croatia has been unanimously appointed as...

April 15, 2026
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Media, News

Gianni Merlo Secures Final AIPS Term with Landslide Victory

Gianni Merlo wins 76.85% of the vote at the 88th AIPS Congress to extend his presidency for a sixth and final term. LAUSANNE | By Sayer Zaland Gianni Merlo...

April 9, 2026
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News, Olympics

Kabul Hosts Taekwondo Championships

Fifty athletes compete across ten teams as Kabul stages its 14th combat tournament and first-ever poomsae competition. Kabul | by Taieb Khatizwal The 14th edition of the national taekwondo...

April 9, 2026
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National, News

Kohe Sayad Club Returns to Faryab Premier League

Esteghlal Kohe Sayad secures a rapid return to the Faryab Premier League by purchasing Pars FC’s license just one year after relegation. Faryab | by Basirullah SIRAT Esteghlal Kohe...