Officials from the country's sports department revealed that over the course of the past year, they initiated more than 3,000 dedicated programs, both specialized and official, to advance the realm of sports within Afghanistan.

The country’s national bodybuilder team arrived in Maldives to participate in the 13th round of South Asian fitness competitions.

The International Olympic Committee has warned the Islamic Emirate that allowing women and girls safe access to sports is a condition for Afghan athletes to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Samira Asghari, an Afghanistan women's national basketball team player, has been elected as a member of International Olympic Committee.