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Ali Reza Asahi, Afghan bodybuilding champion, dies in Kabul

Ali Reza Asahi, Afghanistan's national bodybuilding and fitness champion, has passed away in Kabul, Afghanistan Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (AFBBF) said in a post on Facebook.
The federation reported Reza Asahi’s death on Thursday but the cause of his death has not been disclosed.
AFBBF stated that Ali Reza Asahi had won World Bodybuilding Champion twice.
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All you need to know about Ariana Snooker Champs, which kicks off tomorrow

Sports lovers across the country will be thrilled to hear that yet another exciting event will be broadcast live by Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) across the country from Tuesday, February 11.
This time it's the Ariana Snooker Championship.
As part of ATN’s commitment to the development of sport and the sport community in Afghanistan, the tournament will be played in Kabul. The tournament has been organized by ATN, in partnership with Afghanistan Billiards & Snooker Federation.
Sixteen of the country’s top snooker players will battle it out for the title in the week-long event.
The group stage will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, with four matches each day. All players will then move on to the knockout stage, which will take place on Thursday and Friday this week.
The quarter finals are scheduled for Saturday, February 15, the semi-finals on Sunday. Capping the week off will be the finals, scheduled for Sunday, February 17.
Who is taking part
Among the players to look out for is Saleh Mohammadi, who at 53 years of age, is ranked number 1 in the country.
This right-handed player has been playing competitively since 1990 and has over 50 international tournaments under his belt.
Another heavyweight player to watch will be 35-year-old right hander Naweed Naderi who is ranked 2nd in the country.
At number 3 in the country is Ali Ahmad, who is also in the line up and will play in Match 3 on Tuesday. He is also a right handed player.
Tournament format
The group stage will see players competing in seven frames. The knockout stage and the quarter finals will both be nine frames; the semi-finals 11 frames, and the final will be 13 frames.
Players and Match lineup
ATN will start broadcasting the event live and exclusively from 3pm on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Match 1: Tuesday - M. Saleh Mohammadi vs Sahel Ebrahimi. Match starts just after 3:00pm.
Match 2: Tuesday - M. Iqbal Hasas vs Naweed Naderi. Match starts at 4:25pm.
Match 3: Tuesday - Ali Ahmad vs M. Sadiq Mohammadi. Match starts at 5:35pm
Match 4: Tuesday - M. Rayees Hotak vs Ali Sakhi. Broadcast starts at 6:50pm
Match 5: Wednesday - Zulmai Salamkhil vs Ismail Mohammadi. Match starts at 3:00pm.
Match 6: Wednesday - Ajmal Yousofzai vs Haseebullah Sultani. Match starts at 4:25pm.
Match 7: Wednesday - Mohammad Mir Noorzai vs Ibrahim Mohammadi. Match starts at 5:35pm.
Match 8: Wednesday - Nadir Khan Rohani vs M. Usman Mohammadi. Match starts at 6:50pm.
See table below on viewing options available for fans.
For snooker fans across the country, be sure to follow Ariana Television and Ariana News’ social media platforms for the latest news on this exciting event.
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Islamuddin Amiri announces retirement from football

Islamuddin Amiri, former captain of Afghanistan’s national football team, has announced that he will no longer participate in professional games.
“With much sadness but without regret, I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands. I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the football,” Amiri said on Facebook.
He added that his focus now is to become a “great coach.”
Amiri has mainly played as a defender on the football field and has 20 years of experience.
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Shoaib Akhtar predicts Afghanistan will win semi-final spot in Champions Trophy

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has predicted that Afghanistan will be among the four semi-finalists of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to begin later this month in Pakistan.
Akhtar told the media that if the Afghan cricket team demonstrate ‘maturity’ and ‘patience’ then they can deliver surprising results in the upcoming mega event, Geo Super reported.
Akhtar also named hosts and defending champions Pakistan and arch-rivals India as his remaining semi-final contenders.
“I believe Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan will reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy,” said Akhtar.
“If Afghanistan’s team demonstrates maturity and their batsmen show patience, they could deliver surprising results,” he added.
The right-arm pacer further shared that he is hopeful for Pakistan to beat India before expressing his desire to see the fierce rivals colliding in the blockbuster final.
“I’m hopeful that Pakistan will defeat India on February 23. In fact, I believe that both Pakistan and India should also meet in the final of the tournament.
“If Pakistan defeats India and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, the Green Shirts will have already won half the tournament.”
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19 with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi.
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