Former Head of Afghanistan’s National Snooker Federation Killed in Kabul
Taliban officials have confirmed the killing of Wahidullah Asghari, the former head of Afghanistan’s National Snooker and Billiards Federation, in Kabul. The incident occurred following an armed attack, but so far the motive remains unclear.
Allah Mohammad Meshwani, spokesperson for the General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Training, and Sports, stated that investigations into the incident have begun and efforts to identify the perpetrators are ongoing. However, no further details have been provided regarding how the attack took place or whether any suspects have been detained.
The leadership of the sports administration under the Taliban described his death as “regrettable,” noting that Asghari had been involved in the country’s sports sector for many years and had served as the head of the National Snooker Federation.
Meanwhile, some sports sources reported that Asghari had disappeared near his home in Kabul’s Qala-e-Fathullah neighborhood before his death, and that his body was later handed over to his family by the forensic department. These details have yet to be independently confirmed.
The killing of a prominent sports figure in the capital has once again raised concerns about the security situation in Kabul, a city where the Taliban administration continuously claims to maintain complete security. The unclear motive behind the killing and the fate of the assailants have sparked questions among the sports community and local residents.
Some media outlets have also reported that following this incident, the qualifying competitions for the Ariana Snooker Championship have been suspended, a development that could impact the future scheduling of sports events in the country.
