Amu: Afghanistan’s prominent bodybuilder Ali Bilal won the men’s physique title at the New York Pro competition in the United States on Friday night, adding another major international title to his career. Bilal defeated the Brazilian competitor Edvan Palmeira to secure first place in the men’s open physique division at one of the sport’s most
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
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
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
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).
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,
Ariana: Thirteen members of the “Nawshakh Unity” mountaineering team, in coordination with the National Olympic Committee, the Department of Physical Education, and the Balkh Mountaineering Federation, successfully reached the summit of Janwar Koh, a peak standing approximately 1,800 meters high in Marmol district. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Former
Amu: Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s cricket star, has been appointed to the players’ advisory board of the World Cricketers’ Association, the organization said in a statement. The appointment is part of a broader effort by the association to strengthen the role of players in shaping decisions across the global game. Rashid joins a group of newly
Ariana: Richard Pybus, newly appointed head coach of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team, has arrived in Kabul to oversee the team’s upcoming skill development and training camp, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Afghanistan U-17 football team ends CAFA campaign with 3–2 loss
Amu: Afghanistan’s leading cricketer, Rashid Khan, said he plans to significantly reduce his appearances in Test cricket in an effort to prolong his international career after struggling with a back injury, according to ESPNcricinfo. The 27-year-old legspinner, who captains Afghanistan’s Twenty20 side, said medical advice following a 2023 injury prompted him to step back from