Afghan Kourosh wrestler Ismail Kakar has won a silver medal at an international tournament in France, defeating opponents from three countries, the national federation said Wednesday. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Afghanistan Sambo and Kourosh Federation (ASKF) said the event was held on 22 July in Paris and featured athletes from 25 More
Afghan cueist Saleh Mohammad Mohammadi defeated his opponents from Bahrain, Kuwait and Scotland in the World Snooker Championship and moved to the knockout stage, the National Olympic Committee said on Monday. On its X handle, the Olympic, Physical Education and Sports Department wrote national cueist Mohammadi defeated players from Kuwait 4-1, Bahrain 4-0 and Scotland More
The 10th edition of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) began today (Saturday) at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, featuring five teams from across the country. The participating teams are Speenghar Tigers, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Amo Sharks, Mis-e-Ainak Knights, and Bost Defenders. The opening match is being played between Amo Sharks and Bost Defenders. The short-format tournament More
The University of Essex in England has awarded an honorary doctorate to the blind Afghan runner Wali Mohammad Noori in recognition of his achievements in sports, as well as his social and cultural contributions. Wali Mohammad Noori posted on his Facebook page today (Friday) that after much hard work and dedication, he was honored with More
Afghan cueist Saleh Mohammad Mohammadi defeated his opponents from Bahrain and Oman in the World Snooker Championship and moved to the 16th round, the National Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. In its X handle, the Olympic, Physical Education and Sports Department wrote national cueist Mohammadi defeated players from Bahrain and Oman 3-0 in the Masters section More
The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and several senior national team players have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Afghan international umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari, calling his demise a loss to the cricketing world. Shinwari passed away on Monday at the age of 41 due to an illness and More
Afghanistan’s pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has been advised a six-week rest period due to a shoulder injury. The right-arm pacer, who plays for Afghanistan in T20 internationals, recently experienced recurring pain in his shoulder and left leg, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said in a statement. The statement reads: “According to the report, Naveen initially felt pain More
Afghan mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Ahmad Wali Hotak returned to the country on Sunday after defeating Russian opponent Saiged Zirkov in Belarus. Hotak secured the win in the Global Series Open competition held Friday at Prime Hall Stadium in Minsk. Competing in the 70-kilogram weight class, he gained victory via submission. Speaking to Pajhwok More
Afghan Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Ahmad Wali Hotak is set to return to the ring after a long hiatus, facing a Dagestani opponent on June 27. In a post on his official Facebook page, Hotak wrote: “After a long pause, I am returning to the ring. Representing proud Afghanistan, I’m ready to compete in More
Afghanistan star all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has climbed to the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Men’s One-Day International (ODI) all-rounder rankings. According to ICC’s latest update, Omarzai secured the No. 1 spot with 296 points, dethroning veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi who followed closely at No. 2 with 292 points. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza ranks third, followed More
