The Snooker World Cup has begun in the capital of Oman, Muscat, with more than 30 countries participating.

The tournament began on the 15th of this month and will continue until the 23rd.

A 5-member team from the National Snooker and Billiards Federation of Afghanistan left for Oman last Friday.

It is worth noting that Mohammad Rais Hotak, Mohammad Mir Noorzai and Mohammad Zarif Afzali participated in the tournament as players, Wahidullah Asghari as coach, and Gulabuddin Khwalwak as the delegation

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The match started in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday at 12:30 Afghan time, and the Afghan team won a big win.

In the first half of the game, Afghanistan was leading 6-2, and finally, at the end of the second half, the match ended in favor of the Afghan national team with a score of 9-5.

It should be noted that there are eight teams in the sixth round of the Islamic Solidarity Games, with Saudi Arabia (host), Uzbekistan, Libya and Azerbaijan competing in the first group, and the Afghan national futsal team is in the second group with Iran, Morocco and Tajikistan.

It is worth noting that Afghanistan’s next match will be against Iran on Thursday.

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According to this federation, Faisal Ahmed Hamidi, Isa Azizi, Kivan Motaqian, as the goalkeepers, along with Sharif Sharif Mohammad, Ilyas Mansour, Mahboob Hanifi, Ruhollah Iqbalzadeh, Omid Arzu, Thomas Safari, and Seyed Arif Akbar were selected as the defenders of the national team.

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Afghanistan Journal-The complex offers advanced amenities such as dry and steam saunas, swimming and splash pools, a cold-water tunnel, an artificial river, a saltwater pool, and hydrotherapy services facilities described by officials as unmatched in Afghanistan and powered by cutting-edge technology.

At the inauguration, Haji Mohammad Reza Jamali, head of the Almas Group behind the project, stated that the center was established to promote health, recreation, and family-friendly environments.

He noted that the complex has created jobs for more than 100 people, both directly and indirectly.

Jamali added that technologies used in this complex are being introduced in Afghanistan for the first time, making it a potential model for future sports infrastructure development.

Haji Hazrat Ali, Secretary to the Governor of Balkh, called the project a clear example of impactful investment in the sports and employment sectors.

He urged other investors to launch similar initiatives to boost economic growth and social well-being.

This complex marks a major step toward modernizing Afghanistan’s sports infrastructure and is expected to become a new hub for youth, families, and advocates of a healthy lifestyle.

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Tries from Jone Naikabula and debutant Amato Fakatava in the first half and one from Semisi Masiwera in the second kept Japan in front for most of the game, but Tonga scored two tries of its own and was pressing for another until the end.

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Amato Fakatava scores a try for Japan in the first half.

Winger Naikabula opened Japan’s account off an attacking scrum but just three minutes later a smart pickup by Tongan blindside Vaea Fifita around a weakly defended ruck set up scrumhalf Sonatane Takulua to run one in for the visiting side.

The back and forth continued throughout, punctuated by a series of handling errors on both sides which left little room to build phases and pressure.

With less than two minutes until the final whistle, Japan led by just five when an interception by Tonga outside center Afusipa Taumoepeau almost resulted in a try that would have leveled up the scores.

A last ditch try-saving tackle by replacement fullback Kotaro Matsushima, however, saved Japan and the host side held on to secure the victory.

Japan lacked the flair that characterized its 2019 World Cup performances, and it appeared to feel the absence of loose forward Michael Leitch, who was banned for a red card offence during last week’s loss to Samoa.

The win moved Japan to second place in the Pacific Nations Cup standings behind Fiji, which it meets in the final round next week

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In this competition, the 10 teams that are going to compete are:

• Saadat – Nimroz

• Zaytoun Kabul

• Appearance of Asad Kabul

• Ancient bridgehead

• Herat Union

• Youth of Khorasan, Baghlan

• New era of Ghazni

• Victory of Panjshir

Sadaqat Kabul and Shamsherat will compete with each other with the league system.

It should be said that in 2020, in the first round of the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League, “Etihad Team” was able to win the championship position and in this round of the competition, it is going to appear as the defending champion.

According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, this tournament will be opened on the 26th of December with the meeting of “Saadat Nimroz” and “Zaytoon Kabul” teams, and in the future, the competitions will be held every day with two matches held in the gymnasium of the Afghanistan Football Federation and hosted by Kabul. .

In this ceremony, Dean Mohammad Safi, the senior advisor of the Afghanistan Football Federation, says that “after the recent developments in the country, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has provided the best points for Afghan football and they have also nationalized the sport.”

He also thanked Ariana TV channel for broadcasting the first round of the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League in “HD”.

At the same time, Shahpour Armaghan, the deputy director of the Ariana TV channel, says that “tonight, many people are happy that Ariana Radio and Television Global Network has launched the second season of Afghanistan Futsal in close cooperation with the Afghanistan Football Federation.”

Mr. Armaghan also added that: “As he knows, Ariana TV and Afghan Wireless Telecommunication Company have stood by the country’s sports community and have contributed to friendly sports by supporting sports programs.”

Also, the second season of Afghanistan Futsal Premier League will be broadcast live and exclusively through Ariana TV channel.

In this regard, Lotfollah Stanakzai, director of Ariana TV sales, says: “We ensure that all viewers not only in the 34 provinces of the country, but also outside Afghanistan, our people can watch the competitions with the best quality through television, satellite and digital.”

Mr. Stankzai says that sports is the priority of Ariana TV and this year they will publish good sports programs for the people, starting with the top league of “Afghanistan Futsal”.

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