Published
Martial arts have flourished in Afghanistan over the past 20 years, with both men and women taking part in different disciplines.
But under the new Taliban government, the men have little hope their matches will be televised or that they will travel abroad for competition again.
And for the women, with gyms closed and facing an uncertain future, their athletic careers seem doomed.
Al Jazeera's Stefanie Dekker reports from Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#Afghanistan #Taliban #MartialArts
But under the new Taliban government, the men have little hope their matches will be televised or that they will travel abroad for competition again.
And for the women, with gyms closed and facing an uncertain future, their athletic careers seem doomed.
Al Jazeera's Stefanie Dekker reports from Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#Afghanistan #Taliban #MartialArts
- Category
- World
- Tags
- ASIA, Afghanistan displaced, Afghanistan displacement
Sign in or sign up to post comments.
Be the first to comment
Up Next
Autoplay
-
07:45
How women in Afghanistan resist Taliban restrictions | DW News
-
05:11
Import restrictions on pharmaceuticals: Chamber of Pharmacy and Importers kick against move
-
07:07
Shang-Chi delivers on martial arts, but is Simu Liu Marvel's next star?
-
02:25
Anti-Asian violence: Martial arts center opens self-defence classes for the most vulnerable
-
01:02
Martial arts boost self-confidence of Mosul girls
-
04:12
Arts in the midst of a pandemic: Vivon Arts Exhibition opens in Accra.
-
01:21
Taliban restrictions ban shows with female actors
-
00:58
Tourists experience high-flying martial arts dreams in China | AJ #shorts
-
00:45
[Watch In HD] "Only Needed 4 Months To Learn Martial Arts For A Film": Taapsee Pannu
-
00:36
Biden admin issues new oil and gas restrictions despite economy woes #shorts
-
00:45
American master fulfills his dream of teaching martial arts at Kung Fu Academy in China
-
02:12
Algeria women take on mixed martial arts
-
01:41
Revamping Fine Arts Industry: GEPA opens Sound Out Premium Arts Exhibition to public (23-8-21)
-
00:42
Hey, I've seen this one in a movie! 'Wire fu' martial arts experience available for public in China
-
02:30
Hong Kong's economic woes set to continue as COVID restrictions ease
-
07:41
Unfazed by the cold weather, these brave Martial Arts students continue training
-
04:18
Martial arts prodigies go viral, dad creates home bootcamp
-
02:57
Panama Canal woes: Transit restrictions mean higher shipping cost
-
04:59
Martial arts coach in Bosnia makes it to Hall of Fame in US | Focus on Europe
-
02:42
Protests, opposition across Alberta as new COVID-19 restrictions set to kick in
-
02:46
Martial Arts Demo Mesmerizes Delhi Audience at Sai Taekwondo C'ship
-
03:14
Taliban restrictions on martial arts kick up woes in Afghanistan | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Loading...