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Kazakhstan Invites Afghan Sports Teams for Training Programs and Friendly Matches
DID Press: Kazakhstan has invited Afghan athletes and sports teams to travel to the country for training camps and friendly matches as the two sides seek to expand sports cooperation, according to Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Education and…
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Afghan Strongman Defeats New Zealand Opponent at World Nomad Games
DID Press: Zmiruddin Hafizi, a member of Afghanistan’s national Zurkhaneh sports team, defeated his New Zealand opponent at the 2026 World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan. Hafizi competed in the 90-kg category early Saturday and secured a 4–3 victory over the…
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Afghanistan Bodybuilding Team Departs for South Asian Championships in Bhutan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national bodybuilding and fitness team has departed for Bhutan to compete in the South Asian Bodybuilding Championships, with a delegation comprising 15 athletes and three technical staff members. According to the Afghanistan Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, the…
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Afghanistan Wushu Team Heads to China for SCO Championship
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national wushu team will compete in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Wushu Championships in China, with a delegation comprising six athletes and one coach, according to the Afghanistan Wushu Federation. The federation announced that the team has…
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Abbas Haidari Signs for Iran’s Premier Futsal League Club
DID Press: Abbas Haidari, a prominent member of Afghanistan’s national futsal team, has signed a one-year contract with Negin Tandis Varamin (Negin Tandis Qarchak) ahead of the new season of Iran’s Premier Futsal League. According to Iranian sports media, the…
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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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Afghanistan Para-Taekwondo Star Wins Gold at EU Championship
DID Press: Afghan-born para-taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi has claimed the gold medal at the European Para-Taekwondo Championships, delivering a standout performance against top competitors from Italy, Georgia, and Turkey. Khudadadi, who is currently based in France, secured the championship title…
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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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