Running from war, fighting for peace

by Masood Momin, Kabul

As the eyes of the world converge on London and Britain for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games, six Afghan athletes hope to bring home good news and medals. Having trained through the leanest times and in the most primitive of conditions, it's all about reconciling victory and defeat, war with peace, they say. read more

The Afghan cricket tale

by Lesley Knott, Kabul

The Canadian photographer Leslie Knott accompanied the Afghan cricket team on their way to triumph read more

Cars, eggs and the rise of Mr Afghanistan

by Khalil Rahman Omaid, Lashkar Gah

With its high levels of fighting and narcotics production, Helmand in recent became a byword for bad news. But between the negative headlines comes the inspiring story of bodybuilding champion Shukerullah Helmandi, the car mechanic who became Mr Afghanistan and South Asian gold medallist.. read more

Riding with the chain gang

by Wafa Wafaurahman , Various Afghan provinces

Afghanistan is a landscape famous for its harsh and unforgiving roads, but that doesn't stop cyclists from Italy to Jalalabad from hopping onto the saddle. AT looks at the thrills and spills of a new generation of cycling devotees. read more

On the ball

by Nick Allen & Alex Macbeth, Kabul

The inaugural Roshan Afghan Premier League was Afghanistan's first professional sports league for decades. More importantly, it gave hope to millions of young people across the country. AT editors present a snapshot from this week's final. read more