INTERNATIONAL — June 12, 2026
Afghan Kurash Team Departs for Asian Championships in Tajikistan
A 12-member Afghan Kurash team has left for Dushanbe, Tajikistan to compete in the 15th Asian Kurash Championships along with referee courses and a confederation congress from June 12-14.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Bakhtar News — 2 min read
A 12-member Afghan Kurash team has departed for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to participate in the 15th Asian Kurash Championships.
The team consists of six athletes, one coach, four referees and one delegation member.
In addition to the championships, the group will join referee training courses and the Asian Kurash Confederation's annual congress.
The events, involving representatives from 28 countries, are set for June 12 to 14.
The General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Education and Sports announced the team's departure.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
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Corroborated by two outlets (Pajhwok and Bakhtar News) with matching details on team size, composition, destination and dates; no conflicting reports.
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- 12-member Afghan Kurash team departed for Dushanbe, Tajikistan
- Team composition: 6 athletes, 1 coach, 4 referees, 1 delegation member
- Participation in 15th Asian Kurash Championships, referee courses, and Asian Kurash Confederation congress
- Event dates June 12-14 with 28 countries represented
- Information attributed to General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Education and Sports
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Bakhtar News
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