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Bost wins last-over thriller as Mis-e-Ainak defeats Amo in National T20 Cup

8th May, 2026 · admin

Amu: Bost Region pulled off a dramatic four-wicket victory over Speenghar Region on Friday, successfully chasing a target of 197 runs in the final over of the 12th match of Afghanistan’s e& National T20 Cup 2026 in Kunduz. Earlier in the day, Mis-e-Ainak Region defeated Amo Region by 13 runs in another high-scoring contest at

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket |
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Rashid Khan named world’s top bowler again

7th May, 2026 · admin

Khaama: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has again ranked Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan as the world’s top bowler in both T20 and one-day international formats, reinforcing his position as one of the leading players in global cricket. In the latest ICC rankings, Rashid retained the number one ODI bowling ranking with 710 points, maintaining

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket, Rashid Khan, Snooker |
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Afghan fighter Waheedullah Nezhand to face Argentine opponent

6th May, 2026 · admin

Khaama: Afghan mixed martial artist Waheedullah Nezhand is scheduled to face Argentina’s Laureano Staropoli in a welterweight bout at FNC 30 next Saturday in Zadar, Croatia. The fight will take place in the 77kg division at the Krešimir Ćosić Sports Hall, as part of the latest event organised by the regional mixed martial arts promotion.

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Afghan MMA, Waheedullah Nezhand |
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Afghanistan’s powerlifting team to compete in Belarus competitions

5th May, 2026 · admin

Amu: Afghanistan’s national powerlifting team has departed for the world championships in Belarus, marking a return to international competition after a period of restricted participation, the powerlifting federation said. The federation said the team left Tuesday morning to take part in the competitions, scheduled to run from May 6 to May 10. The delegation includes

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: powerlifting |
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Afghanistan National Team to Play in Maldives Four-Nation Tournament

4th May, 2026 · admin

Khaama: Afghanistan’s national football team will take part in a four-nation tournament hosted by the Maldives next month, as part of preparations to strengthen international competitiveness, the Afghanistan Football Federation said. According to the federation, the matches will be held in the Maldives from early June through June 10, bringing together regional teams in a

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket, Football (Soccer) |
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Bost Region beats Mis-e-Ainak by 4 wickets in National T20 Cup

3rd May, 2026 · admin

Amu: Bost Region secured a narrow four-wicket victory over Mis-e-Ainak in Match 4 of Afghanistan’s domestic National T20 Cup on Sunday, successfully chasing a target of 167 runs. The ongoing tournament features regional teams including Speen Ghar, Amo, Bost, Mis-e-Ainak and Band-e-Amir, representing different zones across Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).

Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket |
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Afghanistan’s wushu team to compete in Asian championships in Japan

2nd May, 2026 · admin

Amu: The Afghanistan Wushu Federation said athletes were selected last week in Kabul following national trials in the sanda, or combat, division. The selected fighters include Shahzada in the 56-kilogram category, Hamed Sharifi in 65 kg, Mohammad Khalid Hotak in 70 kg and Jafar Soltani in 75 kg. Click here to read more (external link).

Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Wushu |
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ACB bans three cricketers for playing in Indian league

30th April, 2026 · admin

Amu: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) imposed four-month bans on Samiullah Shinwari, Aftab Alam and Mohammad Shahzad, barring them from all domestic and international cricket during that period, the report said. The suspensions stem from the players’ participation in the Legends League Cricket in India without obtaining a required no-objection certificate (NOC) from the ACB,

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Afghanistan Cricket Board, Cricket, Mohammad Shahzad |
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FIFA allows Afghanistan’s women footballers to play international matches

29th April, 2026 · admin

Amu: World football’s governing body has approved a landmark rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to represent their country in official international matches, a move described as unprecedented in global sport. The decision by the FIFA Council enables female players from Afghanistan — including members of the FIFA-supported Afghan Women United team — to compete

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Posted in Afghan Sports News, Afghan Women, Human Rights | Tags: History Making Event, Women's football |
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Afghanistan wins Rustami title as martial arts tournament ends in Kabul

26th April, 2026 · admin

Amu: A regional tournament featuring traditional martial arts concluded in Kabul on Saturday, with Afghanistan’s athletes winning the top title in the Rustami wrestling category. The competition, which began last Thursday, brought together about 160 athletes from seven countries, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Turkey. Organizers said 60 of the participants were

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Martial Arts, Rostami Wrestling |
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