SOCIETY — May 10, 2026
Parwan and Kandahar Teams Win Gul-e-Arghawan Cup Taekwondo Competitions
Teams from Parwan and Kandahar won championships in the Gul-e-Arghawan Cup Taekwondo competitions, which featured participants from eight Afghan provinces.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read

The Gul-e-Arghawan Cup Taekwondo competitions have concluded, with teams from Parwan and Kandahar securing championships across multiple age categories and disciplines. The event featured athletes from eight Afghan provinces, including Kabul, Parwan, Baghlan, Ghazni, Nuristan, Kunduz, Maidan Wardak, and Kandahar, competing in both sparring and poomsae.
In the youth category sparring section, the Parwan team won the championship by earning twenty-seven points. Baghlan followed in second place with eight points, while Kabul and Ghazni took third and fourth place with seven and six points, respectively.
The children's category sparring section also saw a victory for Parwan, which earned fifteen points. Baghlan and the Sher Mohammad Rafah team tied for second place with ten points each, followed by Kunduz in fourth place with eight points.
In the junior category poomsae section, the Kandahar team claimed the championship with ten points. Maidan Wardak finished second with seven points, followed by the Sher Mohammad Rafah team with two points and Ghazni with one point.
Technical oversight for the event was managed by two officials. Syed Zarif Hashimi served as the technical official for the poomsae competitions, while Ilyasuddin Babarkhil served as the technical official for the sparring matches.
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