Tolo News: Afghanistan’s first “U16 Youth Championship” has begun, with six teams from provinces in the “Central Zone” of the country playing in Kabul. The competition started on Sunday with teams from Kabul, Bamiyan, Logar, Panjshir, Kapisa and Parwan province and will continue for a week. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports
Tolo News: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) at an event on Thursday appreciated cricket star Rashid Khan for his recent achievements, especially his selection as the Men’s T20l Cricketer of the Decade by the International Cricket Council. Afghan sports officials said the achievement by Rashid Khan is a big pride for the country and that Rashid
NPR: It’s the championship of the Afghan women’s soccer league in the capital, and the Herat Storm is facing off against the Kabul Fortress. This is a conservative country, and the players sprint across the field in long-sleeved shirts, and leggings under their baggy shorts. Black hoodie-style hijabs cover their hair. Click here to read
Tolo News: Youth and cricket fans marched through Khost city, capital of Khost province, on Wednesday, demanding the timely holding of The Million Cup Cricket League in the province. They also accused the Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) of trying to cancel the hosting of the league in Khost province, noting that the grand Paktia zone
Tolo News: Shaheen Asmayee Football Club won the Afghan Premier League’s (APL) championship for the fifth time after defeating Simorgh Alborz F.C. in the final match on Friday. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Shaheen Asmayee. Click here to read more (external link). Related APL Victors Give Championship Trophy to Ghani Afghan Football Fans
Tolo News: Team Herat won the title for Women’s Football League after defeating Kabul 3-2 in a thrilling match on Friday. Razia Noori of Kabul’s women football team was selected as best player of the match. Manizha Noori of Kabul’s women football team was selected as best player of this year’s Women’s Football League. Click
Tolo News: Shaheen Asmayee will face Simrogh Alborz for the championship match of the Afghan Premier League on Friday. The match will kick off at 5pm local time at Afghanistan’s Football Federation’s stadium in Kabul. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News Women’s Football: Kabul Beats Bamiyan 4-0, Will Face Herat
Tolo News: The Million Cup Cricket League, Chinar Media Consultancy Services Co. and Moby Group-Afghanistan signed an agreement on Tuesday in Kabul formalizing the collaborative effort to hold the cricket league’s fifth season competition and broadcast the matches. The league, in coordination with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), will, for the first time, meet international
Tolo News: Team Ghor entered the semifinals of the Women’s Football League after defeating the Balkh football club 1-0 on Saturday’s match. The next match of the league will be held on Sunday between Herat and Jawzjan teams. Click here to read more (external link). Related Football (APL): De Maiwand Atalan, Oqaban Hindukush Play to
Ariana: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced it has renamed the Behsood Cricket Stadium in Nangarhar, which is currently under construction, after the late Najeeb Tarakai who died on Tuesday. Tarakai died on Tuesday from injuries sustained last week after being hit by a car while crossing a road in Nangarhar. Click here to read more