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International Representation
Connecting Afghan sports journalism with AIPS and the global media community.
View details →Afghanistan’s national platform for sports media
Empowering Afghanistan’s
sports journalists.
Promoting professionalism, press freedom, education and collaboration in sports media across Afghanistan.
2014Founded in Kabul
3Official languages
28+Provinces represented
National networkASJF / 01
Afghanistan’s sports media network
Connecting journalists across Afghanistan and in exile with the global sports media community.
ASJFAt a glance
2014Established
50Members
25Provinces Covered
ASJF eCollegeSports Media Education
News, access and members
Stay informed. Stay connected.
Four direct ways to follow ASJF, access professional opportunities and meet the member network.
Latest sports newsAfghan sport. Independently reported.Read recent football, cricket and Olympic-sports coverage on ASJF News →Professional accessAccreditation & press cardsInformation for verified members seeking access to national and international sporting events →Member directoryMeet the ASJF networkSearch verified member names, IDs and media organizations →ProjectsBuilding stronger sports mediaExplore ASJF initiatives, training and public-interest programs →
Explore ASJF
People, progress and the moments we share.
Open galleryProjects
Practical support for better sports media.
The latest ASJF projects and programmes.
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Media Networking
Building stronger professional connections between journalists, federations and partners.
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Women’s Participation
Supporting women journalists in reporting, leadership and sports advocacy.
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Training Programmes
Reporting, radio, photography, broadcasting and digital-media education.
View details →01 / About ASJF
A national network built for the future of Afghan sport.
The Afghanistan Sports Journalists Federation (ASJF) is the official national organization representing sports journalists in Afghanistan.
Founded in Kabul in 2014 and recognized by AIPS, ASJF brings professionals together across the country and connects Afghan sports media with the global sports journalism community.
Our mission is to promote professional, ethical, independent and inclusive sports journalism through training, mentorship, accreditation, international exposure, advocacy and equal opportunity for women and young journalists.
Our vision: a professional, inclusive and globally recognized sports-media ecosystem in Afghanistan that informs, inspires and empowers society.
International connection: ASJF works under the umbrella of AIPS and connects members with international congresses, training programmes, press cards and global sports-media standards.
02 / What we do
Professionalism in practice.
Programs designed to help journalists report with skill, safety and confidence.
Training & mentorship
Practical learning in reporting, radio, photography, digital media and newsroom standards.
Explore resources →Women’s participation
Supporting women sports journalists with training, leadership and equal access to opportunity.
Women’s Commission →Accreditation & access
Helping verified members connect with national and international sporting events.
Membership pathway →03 / Member directory
Find the people behind the coverage.
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04 / ASJF in action
Bringing Afghan sports journalists together to strengthen cooperation, ethics and sports media development.
Capacity building in sports reporting, photography, broadcasting, radio and digital media.
Supporting women journalists’ participation in reporting, leadership, education and advocacy.
Connecting Afghan sports journalism with AIPS, AIPS Asia and the wider global media community.
04 / Specialist commissions
Commissions supporting the federation.
Permanent and advisory bodies develop recommendations, technical expertise and reports for ASJF leadership and Congress.
Cricket Commission
Cricket coverage, technical matters and professional development.
Football Commission
Football reporting, access and media cooperation.
Olympic Commission
Olympic-sports journalism and international standards.
Women’s Commission
Women’s participation, leadership, education and inclusion.
Training Commission
Workshops, education and capacity-building programmes.
Awards Commission
Awards, nominations and recognition programmes.
Legal Commission
Legal guidance and professional rights for the federation.
Welfare Commission
Member welfare and support for journalists facing challenges.
Media Commission
Media relations, publications and information-sharing.
Photographers Commission
Professional development and standards for sports photography.
Financial Commission
Financial coordination and responsible administration.
Fundraising Commission
Supporting sustainable programmes and partnerships.
05 / Contact ASJF
Connect with the federation.
For membership, accreditation, partnerships and media enquiries, contact the ASJF team.
Official contactinfo@asjfnews.comasjf.aips@gmail.comMembership registration →Kabul, Afghanistan · Bonn, GermanyWhatsApp / Phone: +93 788 992 040
08 / Partners
International partners.
Organizations connected to ASJF’s professional and international sports-media mission.
09 / Sport organizations
Afghan sport organizations.
National sporting bodies and federations connected to Afghan sport.
06 / Governance & leadership
Credibility is built in the open.
ASJF is governed through democratic, inclusive and accountable structures that protect professional independence and support journalists in Afghanistan and abroad.
View statutes & resources01Executive Committee
The primary operational body responsible for daily affairs, national programmes, coordination and implementation of Congress decisions.
02International Board
Represents members and journalists outside Afghanistan, including exiled journalists, and provides oversight, advice and international engagement.
03ASJF Congress
The highest governing authority for statutes, policies, programmes, elections and official federation decisions.
04Specialist commissions
Technical and advisory bodies provide expertise and recommendations to the Executive Committee and Congress.
Resources
Publications, guidance and support.
The newest ASJF documents, guidance and member resources.
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ASJF eCollege Education
Online learning in sports journalism, ethics, media skills, leadership and professional development.
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Annual Reports and Publications
Reports on ASJF activities, programmes, finances, membership and institutional progress.
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Safety, Welfare and Professional Rights
Practical support, safety principles and professional rights for journalists in Afghanistan and abroad.
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Press Accreditation and AIPS Cards
Guidance for verified members applying for national access and international press credentials.
View details →Membership & registration
Join a professional community for Afghan sports media.
ASJF welcomes provincial associations, united groups, individual sports journalists where no provincial association exists, and honorary members. Members support professional standards, ethical reporting, education, collaboration and the development of sports journalism.
Registration and accreditation information will be verified and published here. Contact ASJF to begin the membership process.