Islamic Emirate at a Glance

(Part 25) Summary of the Most Significant Accomplishments of the Islamic Emirate (2022 – 2023) By: H.N Sports Development Physical exercise and athletic engagement serve as pivotal factors in sustaining physical well-being and mitigating the propensity towards substance abuse and deleterious conduct. Recognizing the paramount importance of this endeavor, the Islamic Emirate has demonstrated a […]

(Part 25)

Summary of the Most Significant Accomplishments of the Islamic Emirate

(2022 – 2023)

By: H.N

Sports Development

Physical exercise and athletic engagement serve as pivotal factors in sustaining physical well-being and mitigating the propensity towards substance abuse and deleterious conduct. Recognizing the paramount importance of this endeavor, the Islamic Emirate has demonstrated a commendable commitment to fostering the growth of sports within the nation, thereby fortifying the domain of sports and physical education.

Consequently, administrative attention has been directed towards extending the purview of sports activities from urban centers to provincial realms, from provinces to district levels, and from districts to rural locales.

The Islamic Emirate remains steadfast in its pledge to cultivate all sporting disciplines within the country in accordance with the tenets of Islam and the rich tapestry of Afghan culture. Endeavors are earnestly pursued to furnish sports facilities for athletes domestically and facilitate their engagement in international sporting events.

A: Sports Competitions

Over the past year, a total of 3,586 promotional, commemorative, sanctioned, and informal competitions across various disciplines have been orchestrated nationwide, facilitated by the provision of opportune settings and infrastructure. Moreover, with the reinstatement of the Islamic Emirate, the ambit of competitive events has expanded from the capital city of Kabul to encompass provinces and further extend to district precincts.

B: Infrastructure Focus in Sports

In response to the exigencies of sporting aspirants, diverse assortments of equipment have been procured in the preceding year, catering comprehensively to all provinces. In addition, supervisory visits by officials to all provinces have been conducted to oversee sporting engagements, identify extant challenges, and devise remedial strategies.

C: Provision of Sports Facilities

Concerted efforts have been marshaled over the past year towards the rehabilitation, refurbishment, and allocation of sporting venues to athletes nationwide, yielding commendable outcomes, including:

1. The transfer of 27,000 sports halls to the purview of the Sports Directorate.

2. Commencement of stadium reconstruction endeavors across 64 districts, alongside land allotment for stadium redevelopment.

3. Allocation of 85 jeribs of land in Kabul’s Chaman-e-Hozuri precinct to the Sports Directorate.

4. Preliminary groundwork for the construction of sporting facilities in 15 provinces.

5. Completion and refinement of 9 construction projects spanning 15 provinces.

D: Afghan Athletes’ Participation on the Global Stage

In tandem with the consolidation and enhancement of domestic sporting competitions, the Islamic Emirate has directed its focus towards fostering international relations within the sporting arena, thereby enabling Afghan athletes to partake in global sporting competitions.

Towards this end, a specialized commission has been instituted to secure and bolster international relations, garner financial assistance, and facilitate the provision of requisite financial and technical amenities to athletes.

Over the past year, this commission has convened two virtual sessions with the International Olympic Committee, underscoring the imperative of sustained constructive engagement between the two entities and garnering tangible endorsements from the International Olympic Committee for Afghan sporting endeavors.

In the past year, 52 federations have had 49 foreign trips, 15 of which included football and futsal teams. Furthermore, international sports competitions have been organized during these trips, resulting in Afghan athletes bringing great honor to Afghanistan by winning 2 gold, 10 silver, and 10 bronze medals.

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Reference: IEA’s Accomplishments