SOCIETY — May 10, 2026
Wrestling Competitions Held in Mazar-i-Sharif
Eighty athletes from Balkh, Kabul, and Parwan provinces competed in wrestling matches in Mazar-i-Sharif, with Balkh teams securing the top two positions.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
Wrestling competitions involving athletes from the provinces of Balkh, Kabul, and Parwan were recently conducted in Mazar-i-Sharif city. The event brought together a total of 80 athletes who competed as part of six different teams.
The competitions were structured to include various age and weight categories to ensure a comprehensive tournament. These divisions specifically catered to junior athletes, youth competitors, and adults, allowing participants to compete against others of similar size and age.
Publications officer Hamid Gul Lewal provided details on the final standings of the event. He stated that teams from Balkh province demonstrated the strongest performance, securing both the first and second-place awards. A team representing Kabul province followed them, taking the third-place award.
The event was attended by several officials, including Molvi Khan Mir Tayyib, the head of the sports department, and Hafiz Mohammadullah 'Hammad', the spokesperson for the 209 Al-Fath Qul Army. The participation of these officials underscored the official support for the wrestling competitions held in the city.
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