Some interesting photos documenting a popular sport in Afghanistan,
bodybuilding:
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Weightlifting was introduced to Afghanistan in the 1960s thanks to the international popularity of muscle-celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, it has become one of Afghanistan's most popular sports. The pinnacle of the country's bodybuilding competitions is the annual Mr. Afghanistan pageant, but smaller contests are held year-round.
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