Olympics

August 20, 2026
Sayer Zaland
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Three Afghan Kurash Referees Selected for Asian Games in Japan

Three international Afghan Kurash referees have been selected to officiate at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Sediqullah Nemat, Asadullah Tajik and Ajmal Ishaqzai will represent Afghanistan as referees...

August 20, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Olympics

Takhar Volleyball Talent Camp Concludes with 25 Players Selected

A three-day volleyball talent identification camp involving 60 participants from four provinces has concluded in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province. Twenty-five standout players were identified during the camp...

August 14, 2026
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Rosters Confirmed for FIBA U16 Women’s EuroBasket 2026

Spain enter the tournament as the defending champions after reclaiming the title in 2025, while 16 teams will compete across four groups for the European crown. PITESTI | By...

August 13, 2026
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Ali Ahmad Popal Appointed Acting Head of Afghanistan Air Sports Federation

Ali Ahmad Popal, former secretary-general of the Afghanistan Air Sports Federation, has been appointed acting head of the federation by its board. The appointment was announced during a ceremony...

August 8, 2026
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Afghanistan U-20 Coach Says Team 60% Ready for Asian Cup Qualifiers

Afghanistan U-20 head coach Kourosh Barmak says the national team is about 60% prepared for the upcoming AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers, with further training and friendly matches planned...

August 1, 2026
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Ghazni Hosts Third New Full Contact Championship

The third edition of the New Full Contact competition was held in Ghazni with the participation of 140 athletes from Kabul, Zabul and Ghazni provinces. The event aimed to...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
News, Olympics

Boxing Refereeing and Coaching Seminar Opens in Kabul

A two-day boxing refereeing and coaching seminar has begun in Kabul, bringing together 60 referees and coaches from the capital and several provinces. The program aims to strengthen technical...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
News, Olympics

Afghan Wushu Team Begins Preparations for Asian Competition

Five members of Afghanistan’s national wushu team have entered a centralized training camp as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Olympic competition in Japan. The two-month program focuses on...

July 27, 2026
Sayer Zaland
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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 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...