Futsal coach Murtazaie’s contract extended
The contract of Iranian futsal coach, Majid Murtazaie, has been extended until the end of 2025, officials from the Afghanistan Football Federation said on Wednesday.
Category: Sport
The journey of a young champion: Amir Alizada’s rise in Taekwondo
Amid the hustle and bustle of life in Kabul’s alleyways, a young boy lives with hopes of becoming a champion. According to him, since childhood, he would gaze at the sky, seeking his dreams among the highest stars.
Exclusive: Many youngsters upbeat, some concerned about the rejuvenated sports scene
Salam Watandar conducted a brief review of the sports situation in Afghanistan and sought to find out the motivations of young people to engage in sports by speaking with 18 athletes in Kabul, most of whom are satisfied with the growth of sports disciplines over the past three years.
Afghanistan begins FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign with a victory
MONITORING (SW) – In its opening game at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, the Afghan national futsal team secured a 6-4 victory over Angola, Southern country in Africa.
Paralympic Games come to an end with a spectacular light show
MONITORING (SW) – The Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular light show and dance party capping a final day of competition that saw two world records fall.
Afghan woman nominated as ambassador for cricket in Australia
MONITORING (SW) – Afghan-origin civil society activist and entrepreneur residing in Australia has been named as Multicultural Ambassador by cricket in the country.
Exclusive: Clear gender gap among men, women on exercising for healthy life
KABUL (SW) – Salam Watandar has conducted a survey among 751 youths across 28 provinces in the country to explore the extent to which young people engage in sports/exercising alongside their daily activities.
Exclusive: Survey explores the youths’ attitude towards exercise for healthy life
Statement In a recent study conducted by Salam Watandar, the pivotal role of sports/exercising in the lives of Afghan youth has been examined. With a
Afghanistan thrashes Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup
MONITORING (SW) – Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup on
Afghanistan defeats England fair and square
MONITORING (SW) – Afghanistan pulled off a stunning 69-run win over defending champions England at the World Cup on Sunday, their second ever win in
Exclusive: Sportswomen feel strangled by restrictions
KABUL (SW) -Salam Watandar’s findings from interviews with 20 female athletes in Afghanistan show that 17 of them want to migrate abroad due to the
MMA athletes seek government support for international competitions
MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – A number of Mixed Martial Arts athletes in Balkh say that they have been denied participation in foreign competitions due to the
