BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraqi taekwondo athlete Mahdi Ali earned a bronze medal at the Asian Junior Taekwondo Championship, marking a significant achievement for the country’s emerging sports talent. According to the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Ali advanced through a competitive field by defeating opponents from Japan and the Philippines ...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s national under-19 volleyball team began their 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Poland, prevailing with set scores of 25–22, 25–14, 17–25, 14–25, 15–13. The closely contested match marked a strong start for Iran in Pool C of the global youth tournament. The team [&helli...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghan wrestler Ismail Kakar has secured a silver medal at a major international Sambo-Kurash competition held in Paris, marking another strong showing for Afghanistan in the global martial arts arena. The event, held on July 22, brought together athletes from 25 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Kakar earn...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has clinched its first gold medal at the ongoing 2025 FISU World Summer University Games, with taekwondo athlete Samirkhon Ababakirov securing a commanding victory in the men’s 63 kg category. According to the Kazinform News Agency, Ababakirov defeated Omer Faruk Dayioglu of Turkiye in the final to take t...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — FIFA will inaugurate a new regional office in Morocco this Saturday, coinciding with the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, in a move reflecting the country’s growing status in global football. The initiative, developed in coordination with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — In a major boost to Uzbekistan’s military reputation, a sniper team from the National Guard has taken first place at a high-profile international competition in Urumqi, China, outperforming elite units from around the world. The Uzbek team showcased exceptional skill and precision, triumphing over 44 other teams r...
MANAMA/ISLAMABAD (MNTV) — Pakistani snooker players made a powerful impression at the 2025 IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship on Sunday, securing a series of emphatic wins and asserting their presence on the international stage. Mohammad Hasnain Akhtar, the reigning U-17 world champion, began the day with a 4-0 demolition of Egypt’s Mohamed...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan will host the third edition of the Games of the Future in the summer of 2026, an international tournament that merges traditional athletic disciplines with digital gaming in a hybrid competition model. Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Serik Zharasbayev confirmed that the event will take place in Asta...
JINGGANGSHAN, China (MNTV) — Iran’s national youth handball team claimed its first win at the 2025 Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship on Monday, defeating India 42–30 in their final Group B preliminary match. The victory came after consecutive losses to regional powerhouses Japan and South Korea earlier in the tournament. With this res...
By Mushfiq Ahmed KARACHI, Pakistan (MNTV) — The number of Pakistani players holding FIDE (International Chess Federation) rankings has skyrocketed over the past three years, rising from just 500 to nearly 5,000, according to Hanif Qureshi, President of Chess Federation Pakistan. Speaking to MNTV on the eve of World Chess Day, celebrated on Jul...
