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Gallery|Arts and CultureThousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championshipTaliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.

The prestigious annual buzkashi tournament concluded recently on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, drawing significant attention from both local and international participants, including high-ranking officials. This traditional equestrian sport…

RBy Rebecca StoneDec 28, 20251 min read

The prestigious annual buzkashi tournament concluded recently on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, drawing significant attention from both local and international participants, including high-ranking officials. This traditional equestrian sport involves elite riders maneuvering a leather-wrapped bundle across a goal line to score points.

Buzkashi is characterized by fierce physical competition and minimal formal rules. Historically, the sport involved carrying a goat carcass; however, current matches use a leather-and-rope substitute filled with straw to simulate the weight. Teams of 12 riders each compete to retrieve the bundle from the ground and race towards the goal while being pursued by the opposing team.

Buzkashi has a long-standing cultural significance in Afghanistan. Though prohibited under the Taliban’s governance in the 1990s, the sport has seen a revival since 2021, with government officials now attending these competitions.

This traditional equestrian sport involves elite riders maneuvering a leather-wrapped bundle across a goal line to score points.
Rebecca Stone · Thehackingpost

The latest championship saw northern Sar-e-Pul province achieve a decisive 7-0 victory over northeastern Badakhshan, concluding the 11-day national tournament. Baghlan secured third place, while Kunduz finished fourth among the 11 participating provincial teams.

International Participation and Sponsorship

Eight international participants from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan joined the competition, as reported by Atal Mashwani, spokesman for Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports. The tournament was sponsored by a petrol company, which provided automobiles as prizes for the top four teams, in addition to trophies, medals, and certificates.

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The event was held at a central venue in Kabul, attracting thousands of male spectators. Enthusiastic fans filled the stands and climbed nearby trees and pylons for better views of the action.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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