Event Brief
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and fellow Hazara players become national heroes through their success in futsal.
WHO: Alireza Ahmadi and Hazara players
WHAT: Achieving national hero status in futsal
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM ET
WHERE: Afghanistan
WHY: To highlight the success of marginalized players
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