Climbers Halt Ascent of Shah Folad Peak Amid Harsh Conditions
Kandahar-based team reaches 5,140 meters before forced retreat due to heavy snow BAMYAN | By Farzana Momand A mountaineering team from Kandahar was forced to abandon its ascent of...
Baghlan Hosts Inter-Provincial Pahlwani Competition
46 athletes compete as the event promotes unity and traditional sport BAGHLAN | By Sara Amiri An inter-provincial Pahlwani competition between athletes from Baghlan and Samangan was held in...
Afghanistan Secures Third Place at International Kokpar Tournament
Strong group-stage dominance and a decisive win over Russia seal podium finish for Afghan chapandaz. Sara Amiri | ASJF News The Afghanistan National Buzkashi Team claimed third place at...
National Buzkashi Team Beats Russia 5‑0 in International Kokpar Tournament
The Afghan team rebounds from a heavy opening loss and highlights the revival of the nine‑nation buzkashi tournament in Turkistan. Sara Amiri | ASJF News The Afghanistan National Buzkashi...
Afghan Sports Leaders and Athletes Condemned Pakistani Militry Strike
Overnight assault on a 2,000-bed addiction treatment hospital kills nearly 400 civilians, drawing condemnation from Afghan sports organizations and top athletes. KABUL | ASJF News The Afghan sports community...
WADA Opens Bidding for Three Major 2027 Events
Global anti-doping body invites cities to host key technical conferences LAUSANNE | By Sayer Zaland The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has launched a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to...
Europe’s Heavyweights Begin Race for Brazil 2027
League A group winners to claim first four UEFA spots in compressed World Cup qualifying sprint Germany | Sayer Zaland Europe’s pathway to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil...
Afghan NOC Receives OCA Order of Merit
Asian Olympic Council honors leadership and sustained advocacy for Afghan athletes Tashkent | By Bahara Rahimi The Asian Olympic Council (OCA) has awarded its prestigious Order of Merit to...
ATHLETES REACT TO IRAN INTERNET BLACKOUT
Dastgir, Khudadadi, and Azizi shared messages on social media as unrest spread in Iran. Kabul | By Marwa Ahmadi Several Afghan athletes and sports figures have posted reactions on...
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...