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Afghanistan Youth Handball Teams Depart for South Asia Challenge Cup
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national U-18 and U-20 handball teams have departed for Bangladesh to compete in the South Asia Challenge Cup. The 34-member delegation, comprising players and coaching staff, left on Tuesday to participate in the regional tournament, which is…
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Afghan Futsal Star Signs New One-Year Deal With Palayesh Naft Isfahan
DID Press: Afghan national futsal player Mohammad Moradi has extended his contract with Palayesh Naft Isfahan Futsal Club for another season, continuing his career with the Iranian top-flight side. The club announced the renewal as part of its efforts to…
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Taliban Ambassador in Moscow Honors National Athletes
DID Press: Taliban’s ambassador to Russia has honored a group of Afghan athletes visiting Moscow to participate in an international sports forum, praising their role in representing the country on the global stage. During a ceremony held at the Afghan…
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Ireland Captain Says He Supports Players Refusing to Face Israel
DID Press: Ireland national team captain Seamus Coleman has said he supports any player who chooses not to play against Israel for moral reasons. Coleman stated that the Irish national team represents the people of Ireland and should reflect their…
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Karzai Hails Zakia Ahmad’s Everest Climb as Historic Achievement
DID Press: Hamid Karzai has congratulated Afghan mountaineer Zakia Ahmadi on her successful ascent of Mount Everest, describing the achievement as a historic milestone for Afghanistan. In a message, Karzai praised Ahmadi’s accomplishment as the first Afghan woman to reach…
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World Cup 2026 Set for Final Chapter of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026, set to begin on (11 June 2026) across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is widely expected to mark the final appearance of three global football icons—Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr—in the…
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Afghanistan Taekwondo Team Prepares for Asian Qualification Event
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national taekwondo team has completed an intensive training camp in preparation for upcoming Asian qualification competitions. The Afghanistan national taekwondo squad, consisting of six athletes and two coaches, is set to compete in the continental qualifying event…
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Rashid Khan Becomes the World’s Best Cricket Bowler Again
DIDPress: The International Cricket Council (ICC), in its latest rankings, once again named Rashid Khan as the world’s best bowler in both the ODI and T20I formats. According to the latest rankings released by the ICC, Rashid Khan continues to…
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Afghan Athletes Compete at Asian Beach Games in China
DID Press: Four athletes from Afghanistan are participating in the disciplines of ju-jitsu and beach wrestling at the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, accompanied by two coaches. According to reports, two athletes are competing in ju-jitsu alongside one coach,…
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Afghanistan Cricket Star Wins ODI Player of the Year
DID Press: Afghanistan cricket has reached a historic milestone as Ibrahim Zadran, following his record-breaking performance in the 2025 Champions Cup, was awarded the annual Cricinfo accolade for Best Batsman of the Year in the One Day International (ODI) format.…
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