Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
World
Abdullah Hasrat and Pascale Trouillaud

Bodybuilders Vie For Mr Afghanistan Crown, Modestly

Afghan bodybuilders must wear long shorts during competitions under rules imposed by Taliban authorities (Credit: AFP)

On a stage inside Kabul Stadium, dozens of bodybuilders take turns flexing and posing in a bid to clinch the title of Mr Afghanistan -- albeit with their legs modestly covered to just below the knee.

Gone are the tight briefs they once wore to show off their bulging quadriceps and adductors, typically worth 50 percent of the marks in a competition.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.