Afghanistan captain praises Shpageeza Cricket League as a ‘game changer’ for youth development
All matches are being held in Kabul, offering fans a rare opportunity to see their cricketing heroes in action.
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Rashid Khan to miss Australian cricket league for second straight year
Rashid holds the record for the most wickets taken by an overseas player in BBL history, with 98 wickets in.
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Afghan taekwondo athletes return from China with three gold medals
The competition, which took place in Yunnan, China, featured 254 athletes from five Central Asian countries.
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Kabul’s Shpageeza League opens with Band-e-Amir Dragons’ victory
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar was named Man of the Match for his impressive performance, taking three wickets for just 11 runs.
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Beach soccer tournament begins to form Afghanistan’s national team
The tournament features 10 teams from various provinces competing for a spot on the national team.
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Afghan breakdancer’s disqualification from Olympics sparks outcry
The federation cited rules banning political statements on the field of play and podiums at the Olympics as the basis.
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Afghan taekwondo athlete wins gold at Asian Championships
The victories by Akbar and Rahmani mark significant achievements for Afghanistan in this regional competition.
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Female athletes in Afghanistan endure harsh conditions under Taliban rule
The Taliban's restrictions have forced some athletes to contemplate leaving the country as they struggle with the oppressive environment and.
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Boxing qualifying competition begins in Kabul
The three-day event, organized by Taliban-run sports officials, marks the second round of qualifying for adult athletes.
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Afghan athelete Manizha Talash disqualified from 2024 Paris Olympics for protest banner
Talash, who lost to her opponent from the Netherlands, would not have advanced in the competition even without the disqualification.