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Afghan Mountaineer Conquers Americas’ Highest Peak, Aconcagua
DID Press: Renowned Afghan mountaineer Samuel Seddiqi, founder of the Afghan Peaks, successfully reached the summit of Aconcagua, standing at 6,962 meters, the highest point in the Americas. This ascent marks another milestone in Seddiqi’s international climbing career, following his…
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Hossain Afshar Appointed Head Coach of Afghanistan U-20 Futsal Team
DID Press: Afghanistan Football Federation announced the appointment of Hossain Afshar, an experienced domestic futsal coach, as head coach of the national under-20 futsal team. Afshar, who has been active in Afghan futsal for many years, brings extensive experience from…
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Afghanistan Hosts First Public Snowboarding Event in Kabul with 100 Athletes
DID Press: Afghanistan Snowboarding Federation held the country’s first public snowboarding event in Kabul, with 100 young athletes taking part on the hills and slopes of Omid-e Sabz township following recent snowfall. The event aimed to introduce and promote winter…
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Ronaldo Eyes Post-Football Future as Investor in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Cristiano Ronaldo, nearing the final stages of his playing career, is reportedly planning a new role in Saudi Arabia after retiring from football, potentially in 2027. According to reports, Ronaldo will pursue investment opportunities in the country following…
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FIFA Weighs Offside Reform to Boost Attacking Football
DID Press: Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing body FIFA, said during the Global Sports Summit in Dubai that significant changes to the offside law are under review — reforms that could increase goal-scoring and make matches more fluid.…
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Afghanistan U19 Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe in Tri-Nation Series Opener
DID Press: Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team will play its first match of the tri-nation one-day tournament on Thursday in Harare against Zimbabwe. The tournament features Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and one other team, taking place in the capital of Zimbabwe. Afghanistan’s youth…
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Dembélé and Bonmatí Named World’s Best Footballers in 2025
DID Press: Ousmane Dembélé, the French forward of Paris Saint-Germain, and Aitana Bonmatí, the Spanish midfielder for FC Barcelona, were named the world’s best male and female footballers at the annual The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, held last night…
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Messi Named MLS MVP for 2nd Straight Year
DID Press: Lionel Messi has won the 2025 MLS Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the first player in league history to secure the title in back-to-back seasons. Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar and Inter Miami forward, has been crowned the…
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Afghan Boxer Wins WBC Title in Washington
DID press: A young Afghan boxer has claimed the 55-kg championship belt after defeating his American opponent in a World Boxing Council (WBC) event held in Washington, D.C. Zaki Hakimzada, a prominent Afghan boxing athlete, secured a decisive victory over…
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Pakistan Ends Sports Cooperation with Afghan Players
DID Press: Amid escalating political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken an unprecedented step by banning Afghan players from participating in its premier league. The PCB announced in a controversial decision that Afghan players will…
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