CULTURE — March 17, 2026
Afghanistan's National Buzkashi Team to Face Hungary in Kokpar 2026 Opener
Afghanistan's national Buzkashi team faces Hungary at 2:30 p.m. Afghanistan time in its group stage opener at the Kokpar 2026 competitions in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. Mullah Ahmadullah Waseeq, head of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, confirmed the details via X.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Ariana News — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) - Afghanistan's national Buzkashi team will play Hungary on Tuesday in its first group stage match of the Kokpar 2026 competitions, held in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Mullah Ahmadullah Waseeq, president of the National Olympic Committee, Physical Education and Sports of Afghanistan, announced the matchup in a message posted on his X page. The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Afghanistan time.
Afghanistan is placed in Group 2 with the teams from Russia, Hungary and Mongolia. The tournament features nine teams divided into two groups, with Group 1 comprising the teams of Turkey, Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Group 1 has five teams, while Group 2 includes four. The competitions begin Tuesday and will continue until Saturday, the first of Hamal 1405.
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Reliability assessment
Corroborated by two independent outlets (Pajhwok, Ariana News) with direct on-record attribution to named official Mullah Ahmadullah Waseeq, president of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, via X post.
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- Afghanistan's Buzkashi team faces Hungary in Kokpar 2026 in Turkistan, Kazakhstan
- Match at 2:30 PM Afghanistan time, first group stage match
- Group 2: Afghanistan, Russia, Hungary, Mongolia
- Named official Mullah Ahmadullah Waseeq confirmed via X post
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