Bodybuilding Afghanistan

Bodybuilding is a popular sport in Afghanistan, and it’s no surprise given the country’s macho culture. You can find gyms in even the smallest of alleys in Kabul, and Afghan men are eager to train their muscles on a daily basis.

There are annual bodybuilding competitions held throughout the country, including the Mister Kabul and Mister Afghanistan contests. These contests attract contestants from all regions, and the audience is exclusively male – not a single local woman is visible.

Among the contestants, there are also many handicapped men. Due to the prevalence of landmines in Afghanistan, many people have lost limbs. But that doesn’t stop them from training. It’s impossible not to admire their resilience in the face of such hardship.