Sports

Three Afghan Paralympic athletes left Kabul on Sunday to participate in the 2025 Para-Asian Youth Games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the General Directorate of Olympics, Physical Education and Sports reported.

A volleyball tournament titled the “Autumn Cup” has kicked off in central Logar province. The event is organized by the provincial Physical Education and Sports Department and features leading teams from several provinces.

Four badminton players from Uzbekistan have arrived in Kabul to participate in the Open Badminton Tournament, the General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Training and Sports announced on Wednesday.

The Afghanistan under-19 national cricket team arrived in Kabul on Tuesday to a warm reception after participating in bilateral series in Bangladesh and a tri-series in India.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan (CDU) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and strengthen cricket development between the two countries.

The “Esteqlal Cup” volleyball tournament in central Parwan province, featuring 13 teams, concluded with the Sayedkhel team crowned as champions.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has awarded the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) the hosting rights for the 2025 Men’s U-19 Asia Cup — marking the first time Afghanistan will host the prestigious youth tournament.

The week-long Autumn Cup volleyball held in coordination with the provincial Sports Directorate concluded in central Panjsher province, with the championship title going to the “Etihad Bazarak” team.

Obaidullah Jalali, a 19-year-old from Kabul, has been involved in fitness for only two years, yet in this short period he has managed to transform the direction of his life. He believes that with continued training and proper support, he can one day step onto major Asian and international stages.

Afghan Muay Thai and Taekwondo athletes returned home after winning gold and a silver medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games, receiving a warm welcome from the National Olympic Committee and the public.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for 2026 Men’s Under-19 World Cup.

Afghanistan’s Under-19 national cricket team defeated India’s Under-19 ‘B’ side by 71 runs in their first One-Day match of a triangular series.