Ariana: Afghan swimmer Fahim Anwari will compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Afghanistan National Olympic Committee (ANOC) announced on Monday. This comes after Anwari, who is currently part of the FINA Development program in Kazan city in Russia, set a new record for Afghanistan at the Russia National Swimming Championships over the after swimmer
Tolo News: Kabul’s Istiqlal defeated Khost’s Atalan team 3-0 in the third match of Afghanistan Champions League on Saturday. The league began in Kabul last week. 12 teams from six zones are competing in the league, and the matches will be held in Kabul, Herat and Balkh provinces. Click here to read more (external link).
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