PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia is mourning the loss of a national sports icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Shaharudin Jaffar, fondly known as the “godfather of Malaysian cycling,” passed away earlier this week at the age of 84. A pioneer both on and off the track, Shaharudin’s remarkable journey began as an [&helli...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan made history at the Women’s World Boxing Championship in Niš, Serbia, securing second place with an impressive six-medal haul. The tournament, held from March 9-16, featured top athletes from 51 countries. According to Kursive Media, Kazakhstan clinched three gold medals, two silver, and one bronze. Nazy...
TURIN, Italy (MNTV)- African nations made significant strides at this year’s Special Olympics World Winter Games, which concluded on Sunday, reports SABC News. Senegal, who made their debut at the Games, competed with eight athletes. South Africa sent a strong team of six athletes to participate in figure skating and short-track speed skatin...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghan taekwondo star Farzad Mansouri won a silver medal at the Open Taekwondo Championships held in Belgium, defeating top competitors from France and the Netherlands before narrowly losing to an American opponent in the final, Pajhwok Afghan News reported. The tournament, which took place from March 15 to 16, feat...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Iran’s National Paralympic Committee has been named the 2025 Outstanding Member for Women’s Sports Development by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), a recognition of the country’s efforts in advancing opportunities for female athletes with disabilities. The award, announced on March 8, 2025, during the Internati...
Muslim footballers face the challenge of balancing their religious obligations with the demands of professional sports As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslim footballers around the world are once again balancing their religious observance with the demands of professional sports. Fasting from dawn until dusk, which includes abstaining fro...
Sydney FC’s Moroccan player Anas Ouahim says the initiative helps Muslim players balance faith and sport Sydney, Australia (MNTV) – Australia’s A-League will once again allow a 90-second pause in play during evening matches over Ramadan for Muslim players to break their fast, according to Radio New Zealand. The initiative, introduced last seas...
Moroccan league showcases strong potential with strategic focus on talent and infrastructure development RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco’s Botola Pro has been ranked as the fifth most valuable football league in the Arab world, with a total market value of approximately $127 million. While trailing the region’s top four leagues, Botola Pro out...
The club is offering 500 addicts a path to regain health and hope through physical activity HERAT, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A special drug rehabilitation hospital in Afghanistan’s Herat city has launched a sports club as part of its treatment program, helping nearly 500 recovering addicts rebuild their health and confidence each day. The initiati...
Initiative helps athletes balance faith and physicality during the holy month LONDON (MNTV) — Nujum Sports, a UK-based not-for-profit, is continuing its support of Muslim athletes with the release of its annual Ramadan packs, aimed at helping them navigate the challenges of fasting while maintaining peak performance. The initiative, now in it...
