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November 30, 2025
ASJF
National, Top News

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...

November 30, 2025
ASJF
National, Top News

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...

November 29, 2025
ASJF
International, Olympics, Top News

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 |...

November 28, 2025
ASJF
International, Top News

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...

November 25, 2025
ASJF
Media, Top News

Women Sports Journalists Unites

Seven leading women sports journalists from four continents gathered in Hungary for a high-level professional program hosted by the Hungarian Sports Journalists’ Association (HSJA) alongside Sport Forum Hungary 2025....

November 25, 2025
ASJF
International, Top News

FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup draw rules

FIFA has released the official procedures for the Final Draw of the 2026 World Cup, set to take place on 5 December at the Kennedy Center with teams learning...

November 24, 2025
ASJF
International, Top News

FIFA, Saudi Fund Announce USD 1B Sports Plan

FIFA and the Saudi Fund for Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans to support the construction and rehabilitation...

November 18, 2025
Sayer Zaland
All Sports, International, Top News

FIFA PASS Gives 2026 Fans Faster U.S. Visa Access

Fans holding tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will receive priority access to U.S. visa interview appointments under a new initiative launched by the U.S. Department of State...

November 17, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, International, Top News

AFC U17 Qualifiers Begin Across Asia

The road to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 begins on November 22 as 38 teams enter the Qualification Stage across seven centralised groups.Kuala Lumpur | By...

November 15, 2025
Sayer Zaland
National, Top News

Herat Celebrates U-17 Futsal Team’s Historic Asian Title

Residents, athletes, journalists, and government officials in Herat gathered to celebrate the U-17 national futsal team’s historic Asian title.Herat | Reporting by ASJF News Thousands of residents in Herat...