Khaama: Afghanistan’s cricket star Rashid Khan has officially joined the Red Bull athlete roster, a move confirmed by both the player and the global energy drink brand. Rashid announced the partnership in a post and video shared on his official Instagram account, while Red Bull also featured the cricketer in its promotional content. ESPNcricinfo reported
Ariana: Afghanistan’s senior all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has expressed optimism about the future of cricket in the country, revealing that Afghanistan is hopeful of hosting an ICC tournament in the near future. In an interview with CricTracker, Naib highlighted the positive developments in Afghan cricket and the growing interest from international teams to tour the country.
Amu: Afghanistan will play Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in a tri-nation Twenty20 series in Sharjah later this summer, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said Friday. The tournament, hosted by the Emirates Cricket Board, will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7. Each team will play two group-stage matches against
Tolo News: The Amo Sharks cricket team clinched the title of the 10th season of the Shpageeza Twenty20 League after defeating Mis Ainak Knights by 8 wickets in the final match. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Mohammad Taha Ishaqi, member of Afghanistan’s national wushu team, won a gold medal at the Asian Wushu Championships in Shanghai, marking a rare sporting triumph for the country on the international stage. Ishaqi secured first place in the taolu – tai chi jian category at the 12th edition of the tournament, which runs through
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi July 28, 2025 The circumstances of Naveed Ahmad’s life have imposed many restrictions on the impoverished Afghan teenager. He can’t travel abroad, pursue his dream of getting a university degree, or even afford to eat out with friends. But the one thing the 19-year-old never lost access to was his favorite sport
Ariana: The 2025 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced. With the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year, the tournament serves as a key preparation ground for participating nations. Afghanistan has been placed in Group
Ariana: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that a tri-nation T20I series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be held in UAE ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Ismail Kakar, member of Afghanistan’s Kurash team, won a silver medal at an international Sambo-Kurash competition held in Paris, finishing as runner-up in a field of athletes from 25 countries. According to Afghanistan’s Sambo-Kurash Federation, Kakar defeated opponents from Congo, France, and Tajikistan during the tournament, which was part of the Uzbekistan President’s Prize
Khaama: World Chess Day celebrates chess’s global benefits in education, peace, and inclusion, while the game remains banned in Afghanistan, risking its cultural loss. On July 20, the United Nations celebrated World Chess Day, highlighting chess as a powerful tool for education, sustainable development, peace, and social inclusion globally. Click here to read more (external