‘Not doing anything wrong’, say women thriving in physical, male-dominated sport SINGAPORE (MNTV) – In a country where professional wrestling is already a niche pursuit, two young Muslim women are challenging even deeper boundaries. Nadirah and Nadiah Hirwandy, twin sisters from Singapore, are the first hijabi tag-team wrestlers in the nation ...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco made history by winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time, defeating Argentina 2-0 in a stunning final held in Santiago, Chile. The victory marks the Kingdom’s first world title in any football category and cements Morocco’s growing prominence in global sports. The Atlas Lions’ triumph was driven [&hel...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Qatar has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 on Tuesday night, marking the nation’s first-ever progression through the official qualification route. The hosts of the 2022 World Cup, who failed to advance beyond the group stage three years ago, clinched top spot in […]...
MUMBAI, India (MNTV) — Hafiza Louiza Khan Ziauddin, a young Indian Muslim who has memorized the Qur’an, has won the silver medal in the Under-18 category at the Asian Open Karate Championship, held recently at Mumbai’s Andheri Sports Complex — a victory that has inspired pride across India’s Muslim community. According to Clarion India, Louiza...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s athletes collected 20 medals at a regional competition in Azerbaijan that brings together countries from the former Soviet Union, a performance seen as further proof of the nation’s rising sporting ambitions. The event, known as the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games, was created in 2021 a...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan will host one of its largest international chess events next month as players from around the world gather for the President’s Cup, scheduled from October 9–16 in the capital. The competition highlights the growing profile of chess in Central Asia, where governments increasingly see international tourna...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan’s national futsal team has booked its place in the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup finals after storming through qualifiers with emphatic wins against Maldives and Myanmar. The decisive match took place in Yangon on September 23, where Afghanistan outclassed host Myanmar in an 8–0 rout. Goals came from across ...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan’s young shuttlers have delivered a symbolic breakthrough, winning bronze at the Central Asian Badminton Championship in Tashkent and showcasing how the country is beginning to carve a place for itself in a sport still finding recognition across the region. According to the news outlet Asia Plus, Abbos G...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A 20-year-old Kazakh rider has etched his name into the Guinness World Records after galloping two kilometers while balancing on two horses at a speed of 60 km/h, an achievement hailed as a landmark for the country’s equestrian tradition. According to the Kazinform News Agency, the feat was accomplished by Ernar [&h...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — For the first time, Kazakhstan will send student teams to the Drone Soccer World Cup, a futuristic competition that blends aviation technology with esports spectacle. According to The Times of Central Asia, three schools from the capital — Specialized Lyceum No. 82 “Daryn,” School-Lyceum No. 8, and the private schoo...
