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Afghan Judoka at Paris Olympics suspended after failing doping test

The sample was collected by the ITA on the day Faizad lost to Austria’s Wachid Borchashvili in his opening bout, AFP reported.

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Mohammad Samim Faizad, a judoka from Afghanistan at the Paris Olympics, was provisionally suspended on Friday after failing a doping test for a banned steroid.

The International Testing Agency said: “The ITA reports that a sample collected from judoka Mohammad Samim Faizad from Afghanistan has returned an adverse analytical finding for the non-specified substance stanozolol metabolites.”

The sample was collected by the ITA on the day Faizad lost to Austria’s Wachid Borchashvili in his opening bout, AFP reported.

“The athlete has been informed of the case and has been provisionally suspended until the resolution of the matter,” the ITA said, adding the athlete has the right to request analysis of the B-sample.

 

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AFPL: Sadaqat and Zaher Asad claim victories

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In the 50th match of the Afghanistan Premier Futsal League (AFPL) Season 4, Sadaqat FC delivered a dominant performance, defeating Perozi Panjshir with a commanding 7–0 scoreline.

In the 51st match held today (Thursday), Zaher Asad FC earned a 3–1 victory over Deyar-e-Sanayi.

Looking ahead, the 52nd match is set for tomorrow (Friday), with Arya Forj facing off against Etihad FC. In the 53rd match, Noorzad FC will take on Jawanan-e-Maihan.

Futsal fans across the country can watch live and exclusive coverage of the second half of the league on Ariana Television.

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FIFA Club WC: Chelsea to face PSG in title showdown

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Paris Saint‑Germain and Chelsea will battle it out on Sunday for the trophy at MetLife Stadium, wrapping up the first-ever 32‑team edition of the FIFA Club World Cup.

PSG reached the final in dominant fashion, dismantling Real Madrid 4–0 in the semifinal, with star striker Ousmane Dembélé making a triumphant return from injury — he provided an early assist and scored within nine minutes, prompting praise from manager Luis Enrique.

The French side aims to complete a historic quadruple, having already secured three major titles this year.

PSG clinched their 13th Ligue 1 championship on April 5 this year with a 1–0 victory over Angers. They secured the title with six matches to spare, extending their unbeaten streak to 28 games.

The team also lifted the Coupe de France on May 24 defeating Reims 3–0 at the Stade de France to claim a record 16th French Cup.

In addition, and in an historic European conquest, PSG captured their first-ever UEFA Champions League title on May 31 this year when they thrashed Inter Milan 5–0 at Munich’s Allianz Arena.

It was not only their debut triumph in Europe’s premier club competition but also the largest winning margin in a Champions League final.

Chelsea, meanwhile, advanced past Fluminense with a 2–0 victory, courtesy of a brace from debutant João Pedro.

Under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea is seeking to become the first English club to win the Club World Cup twice, with their previous triumph coming in 2021.

Prize Money and Stakes

Each finalist has already earned between $88 million and $113 million in prize and participation fees.

The winning side stands to earn an additional $40 million, with total payouts potentially topping $125 million.

Golden Boot Race

With the semifinalists eliminated, Gonzalo García, Ángel Di María, Marcos Leonardo, and Serhou Guirassy each sit on four goals. However, PSG’s Dembélé (two goals) and Chelsea’s Pedro Neto (three) could still challenge for the top scorer award with strong performances in the final.

Sunday’s final will meanwhile see some high profile spectators, including US President Donald Trump, who was invited to attend the event by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The final will be broadcast live on Ariana Television across Afghanistan. Fans can tune in from 10:30 pm for the pre-show. The match will get underway at 11:30pm.

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AFPL: Match 48 ends in draw; Noorzad FC triumphs over Omid FC in match 49

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