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Afghan athlete wins gold at World Bodybuilding Championships
Afghanistan’s Ali Reza Asahi won gold at the World Bodybuilding Championships in the senior category in Seoul this week.
Afghanistan Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (AFBBF) officials said Thursday on social media that Asahi competed in the 90 kg category.
The federation added that Asahi was able to beat strong opponents from China, Japan, India and South Korea.
Asahi’s gold is the first ever for Afghanistan at these championships that were hosted by South Korea.
The World Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships said bodybuilders from 40 countries taking part. Afghanistan had three athletes taking part.