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The chess game has been banned due to religious considerations in the country, the Afghan National Olympic Committee said on Sunday.

A five-member team of Afghan boxers left on Sunday for Sri Lanka to participate in an international event in Colombo.

A six-member mountaineering team known as the “Eagles of the Hindu Kush” from western Ghor province has successfully ascended the 3,200-meter Siah Koh peak.

The Indian cricket board has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL), the country’s premier T20 tournament, amid rising tensions with Pakistan, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a source familiar with the situation.

Afghan boxer Shahid Kharoti is facing his Pakistani opponent in the framework of Pakistan Professional Boxing Association (PPBA) tomorrow.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has announced retirement from Test cricket, following reports about his possible sacking as a team leader.

Afghanistan have secured the seventh position for the first time in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) One-Day International rankings.

A 10-day futsal tournament featuring 12 teams has concluded in eastern Nuristan province, with the Kalsha Jawanan team emerging as champions.

KABUL (Pajhwok): A 12-member national wrestling team on Sunday left for Iran to participate in international competitions. the National Olympic Committee of Afghanistan said. The

KABUL (Pajhwok): The eight-edition of Ahmad Shah Abdali first-class four-day cricket tournament is all set to kick off tomorrow (Monday) in eastern Nangarhar province, an

A 50-over cricket series, featuring two provincial teams, has concluded in northeastern Badakhshan province, an official said on Sunday.

Around 21 sports grounds have been established in western Farah province over the past two years, enabling hundreds of youths to engage in sports activities daily, an official said on Tuesday.