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IEA bans Mixed Martial Arts in Afghanistan
The directorate said in a statement that concerns had been raised in the past that the sport was not compliant with Sharia law.
The General Directorate of Physical Education and Sport of Afghanistan on Thursday announced that Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights in Afghanistan have been banned.
The directorate said in a statement that concerns had been raised in the past that the sport was not compliant with Sharia law.
“After comprehensive investigations, it was found that free fighting sports have problems from the Sharia point of view, and most of its elements are in conflict with the teachings of the Islamic religion, and for this reason, the sport of free fighting (MMA) has no right to operate in Afghanistan and is prohibited,” read the statement.
There have been rumors circulating on social media in recent weeks indicating that all combat sports, such as MMA, judo, karate, boxing, taekwondo and others will be banned.
However, these reports have not been confirmed – except for Thursday’s announcement on the MMA ban.
The fourth season of the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) continued on Monday in Kabul with two exciting matches.
In Match 31, Sadaqat secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over Zaitoon, earning three valuable points in a closely contested game.
Match 32 saw Omid and Jawanan Maihan battle to a 2–2 draw. Both teams displayed strong coordination and determination, ultimately sharing the points.
Tuesday’s Fixtures:
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Noorzad vs. Deyar Sanayee – 3:30 PM
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Etihad vs. Perozi Panjshir – 5:45 PM
Fans can watch all matches live on Ariana Radio & Television Network (ATN).
The Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) continued on Sunday with two exciting matches in Kabul, where Noorzad and Perozi Panjshir secured important wins.
In Match 29, Noorzad delivered an impressive attacking performance to defeat Arya Forge with a score of 5–3.
In Match 30, Perozi Panjshir overcame Zahir Asad with a solid 4–2 victory.
The action continues tomorrow (Monday) with two scheduled fixtures:
- Zaitoon vs. Sadaqat at 3:30 PM
- Jawanan-e-Mihan vs. Omid at 5:45 PM
Fans can watch the matches live on Ariana Radio & Television Network (ATN).
Matchday 27 of the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League delivered excitement on Friday as Deyar-e-Sanayee and Omid FC battled to a dramatic 6–6 draw.
In match 28, Etihad FC showcased a dominant performance, cruising past Zaitoon FC with a decisive 7–2 victory.
All matches are being held at the Afghanistan Football Federation’s futsal gymnasium.
Looking ahead, Match 29 is set for next Sunday, featuring Aria Forj against Noorzad FC. The 30th match, also on Sunday, will see Zaher Asad FC take on Perozi Panjshir.
Futsal fans across Afghanistan can catch all the action live and exclusively on Ariana Television Network (ATN).
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