Sports
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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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Kabul Hosts Intl Kurash Championship for the First Time
DID Press: The capital city Kabul will host an international Kurash wrestling tournament for the first time in Afghanistan’s sporting history, bringing together athletes from several countries alongside 100 domestic competitors. The event will feature participants from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,…
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Telegraph: Iran–US War Disrupts World Cup Alcohol Market
DID Press: British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has reported that escalating tensions and recent clashes between United States and Iran are producing wide-ranging economic consequences, including disruptions to the alcohol supply market ahead of the FIFA World Cup. According to…
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Afghan Wrestlers Shine with 2 Bronze Medals at Asian Cup
DID Press: Athletes from Afghanistan secured two bronze medals in freestyle wrestling at the fifth edition of the Asian Cup competition held in Uzbekistan, marking a notable achievement for the national team. The Afghanistan National Olympic Committee announced that the…
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Bayern Knock Real Madrid Out of Champions League in Quarterfinal
DID Press: UEFA Champions League quarter-final action delivered dramatic results, with Bayern Munich eliminating Real Madrid and Arsenal securing a place in the semi-finals. Bayern Munich produced a high-intensity performance, defeating Real Madrid 4–3 in the second leg and advancing…
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Afghanistan Faces Syria in Final Match of AFC 2027 Qualifiers
DID Press: Afghanistan National football team will play its final match tonight in the qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, facing Syria at 8:45 p.m. Kabul time. This match represents Afghanistan’s last appearance in the qualification stage of the…
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Afghanistan Kicks Off U-17 CAFA Championship Against Kyrgyzstan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national U-17 football team will begin the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship with a match against Kyrgyzstan. The CAFA Federation has released the schedule for Afghanistan’s U-17 national team in the regional tournament. According to the…
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Top Afghan Striker Slams National Football System: “Either Money or Connections”
DID Press: Sohrab Afghan, Afghanistan’s all-time leading scorer in domestic football, sharply criticized the country’s football system following his exclusion from upcoming national team matches. In a post on his social media page, Sohrab Afghan wrote: “In Afghanistan, either you…
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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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Japan Football Legend Keisuke Honda Faces Backlash for Supporting Iran
DID Press: Japanese football legend Honda, formerly of AC Milan, faced sponsorship repercussions after publicly supporting Iran’s national team. A few days ago, Honda stated: “I know this is a sensitive topic, but personally, I want Iran to be in…
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