Amu: Two Afghan athletes returned to Kabul early Sunday after winning medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they were greeted with celebrations by fans. Muay Thai fighter Mohammad Yousuf Jahangir and taekwondo athlete Mohsen Rezaei earned gold and silver medals, respectively, for Afghanistan during the multi-sport event, which featured athletes
Tolo News: Mohammad Yousuf Jahangir, a member of Afghanistan’s national Muay Thai team, made history by winning a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games, marking Afghanistan’s name in this prestigious international event. With this victory, Jahangir becomes the first-ever Afghan athlete to win a historic gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games. He already
Amu: Buzkashi, Afghanistan’s traditional and fiercely contested national sport, returned to the spotlight this week as more than 450 riders — known as chapandazan — competed in tournaments across five northern and western provinces, including Badakhshan, Herat, Kunduz, Jawzjan, and Baghlan. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News Afghanistan women’s volleyball team
Amu: Afghan Muay Thai fighter Nawidullah Saadi is set to make his debut in ONE Championship, the world’s largest professional martial arts organization, on Friday, October 10, in Bangkok, Thailand. Saadi, originally from Dasht-e-Barchi in Kabul, began training in 2016 at the Kabul Shahans Gym in western Kabul. After years of dedicated practice and participation
Amu: Afghan Muay Thai fighter Rohullah Mosawi defeated Mario Ramos Villa of Spain in a professional bout held in Sweden, securing another major victory in the sport. Mosawi earned the win after three intense and hard-fought rounds on Saturday night, marking his 10th professional victory in Muay Thai. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Afghanistan national football team recorded a morale-boosting 1–0 victory over Tajikistan’s U-23 side in a friendly match held in Dushanbe. The match was part of the team’s preparation for the upcoming Central Asia Championship. The team’s first official test in the Central Asia Championship is scheduled against Iran on Friday. Facing one of
Amu: Rohullah Mosawi made history on Wednesday by winning Afghanistan’s first-ever gold medal at the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Asian Championship. Competing as the country’s only representative, Mosawi defeated his Thai opponent in the final bout of the 60-kilogram division. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News AFPL: Noorzad FC
Amu: Afghanistan is among nearly 100 nations participating in the 2025 Muay Thai World Championships, which kicked off this week in the Turkish coastal city of Antalya..The event that continues until May 30, has drawn 633 athletes from around the globe. Afghanistan is represented by a four-member delegation: two athletes, one coach, and one international
Amu: Afghanistan’s Muay Thai fighter Qahraman Shaheen secured a victory over Wang Yu of China in a bout held in Bangkok, Thailand. The fight, which took place Saturday night, ended with Shaheen overpowering his opponent with heavy strikes. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: Afghanistan will host a three-nation Muay Thai competition between athletes from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, officials said. The Muay Thai competition will be held in the southwestern province of Nimroz on Thursday, officials said, adding that more than 100 athletes will participate. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Athletes