Kunduz Strike First in National Buzkashi League
The seventh Yama Petrol Afghanistan Buzkashi League opened in Kabul with opening-day wins for Kunduz, Badakhshan, and Sar-e-Pul. Kabul | Sara Amiri The seventh edition of the Yama Petrol...
AIPS Honours Petz Lahure in Luxembourg
AIPS President Gianni Merlo honoured the late Petz Lahure during Luxembourg’s 2025 Sports Press Awards Night, marking an emotional first edition without the long-serving sportspress.lu president. Luxembourg | By...
Persib Advance With Win Over Bangkok United
Persib Bandung sealed their place in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 knockout stage with a 1–0 victory over Bangkok United, finishing Group G with 13 points. Bandung |...
Nissanka, Omarzai Lead Giants to Dominant MI
Pathum Nissanka’s authoritative 81 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-round impact guided the Gulf Giants to a commanding six-wicket victory over MI Emirates in their ILT20 season opener. UAE | By...
Kabul Hosts 2025 International Badminton Open
Afghanistan has opened the International Badminton Open 2025 in Kabul, welcoming athletes from Uzbekistan, Syria and Iran for a week-long multinational tournament. Kabul | By Sayer Zaland The International...
Buzkashi National League to Kick Off in Kabul
The league opens with Yama Petrol as the main sponsor, featuring up to 14 provincial teams and international referees. Kabul | Sayer Zaland The Afghanistan National Federation of Buzkashi,...
Local Wrestling Revives Identity and Cohesion
A one-night kurash tournament with 60 athletes in Balkh reflects the region’s struggle to preserve traditional sports amid shrinking public spaces and weakening local institutions.Balkh | By Sara Amiri...
Strength on Display in Dasht-e Qala Buzkashi
A three-day competition featuring 100 riders concluded in Takhar’s Dasht-e Qala district, highlighting the enduring power and cultural significance of Afghanistan’s traditional sport. Takhar | By Sara AmiriA major...
Afghan Duo Earn Bronze at World Rostami Event
Two Afghan athletes secured bronze in the freestyle category at the 23rd World Rostami Wrestling Championships in Fujairah, marking another step forward for Afghanistan’s emerging combat-sports talent. UAE |...
FIFA backs players’ social projects
FIFA has completed the first edition of its Player Impact Programme, supporting 14 leading women footballers in developing social initiatives rooted in their personal experiences. London | By Sayer...