The Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice of Taliban has banned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)/Free Fighting, citing it as incompatible with its directives.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, the head of Physical Education and Sports in the interim administration, stated that the Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice directive prohibits this combat sport.
According to Wasiq, MMA is considered highly aggressive, posing a risk of death to athletes.
Athletes in this sport have not yet commented on the ban.
Meanwhile, since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has emerged as a beacon of hope for Afghan refugees who have fled the Taliban’s repressive regime, which recently banned the sport in Afghanistan.
As a global phenomenon, MMA offers these fighters a platform to transcend their dire circumstances, bridging the gap between poverty and personal glory.
This transition is particularly poignant for those who once practiced MMA in their homeland but now grapple with the harsh realities of refugee life.
The plight of Afghan athletes, both within the country and in exile, underscores a larger issue of displacement and loss.
As they navigate their new lives, these fighters face significant legal and logistical hurdles in pursuing a better future. Despite these obstacles, the global MMA community has become a source of support and solidarity, offering these athletes a platform to showcase their talent and resilience.
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