Making a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning
Ghafoor Nabi
Sport chair & youth coordinator
07411020333/020 8861 6990
aalharrow@aol.com
Projects in this area are funded by:
The Afghan Association of London (Harrow) holds regular sports activities for anyone of any age. Thanks to a generous funding and support from John Lyon Charity, young harrow foundation and Harrow School foundation we are able to continue these vitally important activities.
Latest Activities:
Letter from Gareth Thomas Member of Parliament (MP)
“Congratulations to all
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ramin Tawab, a distinguished member of the Afghan Association of London Youth (AAL Youth) Chess Club, for his remarkable victory in the prestigious Harrow Chess Club 2022-2023 Championship. This championship, employing the Swiss-style tournament format, witnessed the participation of 42 talented players who engaged in intense competition over the course of a year.
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Ramin Tawab emerged as the champion of this esteemed event, showcasing exceptional skill and strategic brilliance throughout the tournament. With an impressive score of 7 ½ points, Mr. Tawab secured the coveted first position, earning the title of Champion.
Mr Ramin Tawab Score 7 ½ first position Champion
Jagdeep Dhemrait Score 7 second position runner up
Bodhana Sivanandan Score 6 third position
Gareth Thomas MP is at Harrow Chess Club.
29 September 2023 · Harrow ·
I was honoured to visit Harrow Chess Club again as their Club Championship gets underway this season and particularly to meet Ramin Tawab who won their ‘Silver King’ trophy for the 2022/23 season.
Harrow Chess Club is open to all and is one of the oldest Chess Clubs in Britain with its Club Championship having run for more than 100 years.
They meet on Thursday evenings at Harrow High School and young and old, inexperienced or very experienced chess players all welcome.
Sport and Youth Coordinator: Ghafoor Nabi “
All Nations Volleyball Tournament.
Afghan’s volleyball match London vs Cardiff (08/08/2022)
All Nations Volleyball Tournament Report (19/07/2022)
Our Volleyball club did very well and manged to reach semi-final in All Nations volleyball tournament.
Nowruz cup tournament 3/04/2022
Chess
Chess Club takes place every Monday, apart from Bank Holidays and other Public Holidays at the Afghan Association’s office premises.
Afghan Association of London Chess Tournament 2006 27 – 28 December 2006 and 6th January 2007.
The game of chess holds a unique fascination. The strategic complexities offer lively minds an immediate challenge and stimulating exercise. It can be played for fun, or with increasing degrees of seriousness up to the highest levels of international competition. We would like to encourage more participants to join our newly established Chess Club. It is a game with no barriers. People of any age, sex, physical ability, can all play on equal terms. Chess is truly a ‘Sport for All’.
Chess has many benefits for individuals, giving them intellectual capital and transferable skills, such as focus, discipline, concentration, spatial awareness and strategic thinking. Chess is a sociable activity that helps to bring people together and break down barriers.
Football
Our football team meets every Friday (18:30 – 20:30) age: 16 – 25 in Harrow School, Harrow for training in addition to Saturday League Matches.
We also hold regular tournaments and give out awards and seasonal sporting cups.
TaeKwon Do
The Afghan Association of London (Harrow) has a long history in running a successful martial arts club. Children and adults are both encouraged to join, learn and benefit in numerous ways.
Volleyball
Our Volleyball team is the Afghan Volleyball Club (AVC) and are a member of Volleyball England Association. They play in local leagues.
To enquire and join any of our sports clubs, please contact our office by phone or email.
