Afghan fighters seek glory on windblown Kabul fieldAFP, KABULEvery weekend, fighters from around Afghanistan gather on a public field in the capital to pit their skills against each other in a sport that is a mix of judo and wrestling. “I have been fighting for 17 years,” said Mohammad Atef, a well-built 31-year-old from Samangan Province in northern Afghanistan, after disposing of his opponent with an expert throw. “It is popular in Samangan, Kunduz, Baghlan — and there are many famous wrestlers in Sheberghan, too.”Fighters from across Afghanistan exhibit their judo and wrestling skills at Chaman-e-Huzuri Park in downtown Kabul on Friday. “Today, my competitor was from Kunduz,” Atef said after disposing of his rival with an acrobatic throw. Hekmat, a 21-year-old also from Samangan, is just starting his career and was beaming after his first victory of the weekend.

Source: Taipei Times September 26, 2021 15:56 UTC