MAIDAN WARDAK, July 3, 2025 – World Sports Journalists Day was commemorated today in Maidan Wardak province during a special ceremony held at Tajalla Radio in Maidan Shahr, the provincial capital.
The event was attended by the head of information from the Maidan Wardak Directorate of Information and Culture, the provincial head of the Maidan Wardak Cricket Board, the broadcasting director of Tajalla Radio, the provincial representative of the Afghanistan Sports Journalists Federation (ASJF), and numerous local sports journalists.
Fahim Mokhles, broadcasting director of Tajalla Radio, opened the ceremony by welcoming the guests and emphasizing the importance of observing the day as a recognition of the efforts and contributions of sports journalists. He also expressed his happiness over the federation’s reactivation and assured full cooperation with its provincial representative.
Speaking at the event, Nasir Amarkhil, head of the Maidan Wardak Cricket Board, praised the tireless work of sports journalists in the province. He highlighted their role in bringing players’ achievements to public attention and conveying their challenges to relevant authorities. He urged journalists to continue their collaborative efforts in promoting sports and pledged ongoing support for their initiatives.
Najibullah Fekerman, head of information at the Directorate of Information and Culture, described media as the “fourth pillar of the state,” noting that within media, sports journalism holds a particularly vital place. He added that athletes are ambassadors of peace for the country, and sports journalists reflect their accomplishments. Fekerman assured Wahidullah Mohammadi, the ASJF provincial representative, of comprehensive support and called the federation’s revival a crucial step for sports journalism.
In his closing remarks, Wahidullah Mohammadi provided an overview of the newly reactivated federation’s activities and achievements in a short span of time. He reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to genuine service and expressed optimism about greater accomplishments in the future. Mohammadi also assured local sports journalists of his full cooperation and thanked all guests for their participation.
