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Afghanistan's Buzkashi Tournament Returns with Taliban Officials Present

12/28/2025

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Afghanistan hosted its annual buzkashi tournament near Kabul on December 28, 2025, with Taliban officials attending.
Sar-e-Pul province defeated Badakhshan 7-0 to win the tournament.
The event featured 11 provincial teams and eight international participants from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Corporate sponsorship provided prizes, including cars for the top teams.
The competition, banned under the Taliban's earlier rule, has revived since their 2021 return, with government officials attending.

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Afghanistan hosted its annual buzkashi tournament near Kabul on December 28, 2025, with Taliban officials attending.
Sar-e-Pul province defeated Badakhshan 7-0 to win the tournament.
The event featured 11 provincial teams and eight international participants from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Corporate sponsorship provided prizes, including cars for the top teams.
The competition, banned under the Taliban's earlier rule, has revived since their 2021 return, with government officials attending.