When Mohammad Mansoor Majid returned to Afghanistan from the UK, he brought back with him, among other things, the game of rugby. It was he who introduced rugby to the country and helped form a national team for the sport. Today the game is played fervently in the country and also has a representation internationally.

Before the official introduction of rugby in Afghanistan, there were many young athletes who followed the game on television but never got an opportunity to play it. However, now with the introduction of the game, the young players are not only getting the chance to play the game, but they also are representing their country in international tournaments. With having played in tournaments and Pakistan and Dubai, the young athletes are getting good amounts of exposure. However, the players believe they have a long way to go still and need to improve their game. And to do this they need better facilities like larger playgrounds and a coach. The national team doesn’t have a coach yet and this is causing a lot of problems for the players. With the help of the proper facilities, the team believes they can win the world cup one day.

With athletes having represented Afghanistan in the recently concluded Olympic Games in London, it is heartening to see players take to the rugby field as well. With the war having receded and normal life having returned to Afghanistan, one can surely hope that sports will play a huge role in ensuring the return of peace in the lives of the Afghani people. 

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