Neglect by the Federation: Zaid Salehi Leaves the National Pahlevani Team

Zaid Salehi, a member of Afghanistan’s national Pahlevani team, resigned from the team in protest against the federation’s neglect and his exclusion from international competitions. In a video in which he burns all his documents, medals, and equipment, he stated that despite years of effort and achievements, he has received no support or fair treatment.

Zaid Salehi is one of Afghanistan’s prominent Pahlevani athletes, who has performed outstandingly in domestic and regional competitions in recent years. Criticism of the neglect by sports authorities and the lack of adequate support for national athletes has been a recurring issue across various sports disciplines in the country.