Former Afghanistan snooker chief killed in Kabul attack, officials say

Taliban officials confirm former Afghanistan snooker federation head killed in Kabul, as investigations begin and concerns persist over targeted violence in capital.

Wahidullah Asghari, former head of Afghanistan’s national snooker federation, has been killed in an armed attack in Kabul, Taliban authorities said.

A spokesman for the Taliban sports authority confirmed the incident, calling his death regrettable and saying an investigation is underway to identify those responsible.

Officials said Asghari had played a key role in developing cue sports in Afghanistan and led the federation for several years.

Unconfirmed reports from sports sources suggest he had gone missing near his home in the Qala-e-Fathullah area before his body was later returned to his family.

The motive behind the killing remains unclear, underscoring ongoing concerns about security incidents in Kabul despite official assurances of improved stability.

Afghanistan’s sports community has faced repeated disruptions in recent years, with violence and political instability affecting athletes, officials, and sporting events.

Some local media reported that snooker qualification tournaments were suspended following the incident, reflecting the broader impact on sporting activities.

Authorities said efforts are continuing to investigate the killing, as calls grow for accountability and better protection for public figures and professionals.

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