The Taliban have banned mixed martial arts in Afghanistan, saying the sport is against the teachings of Islam.
Mixed martial arts is a combat sport that uses striking, grappling and other techniques.
The Taliban's sport authority on Wednesday announced the ban, saying mixed martial arts is problematic in light of Islamic law.
The Taliban's interim government has been imposing a range of restrictions in the country. It introduced a new law earlier this month that requires women to cover their faces and entire bodies in public places. They are also forbidden from speaking loudly or singing in public.
Mixed martial arts is a combat sport that uses striking, grappling and other techniques.
The Taliban's sport authority on Wednesday announced the ban, saying mixed martial arts is problematic in light of Islamic law.
The Taliban's interim government has been imposing a range of restrictions in the country. It introduced a new law earlier this month that requires women to cover their faces and entire bodies in public places. They are also forbidden from speaking loudly or singing in public.
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Taliban bans mixed martial arts in Afghanistan, citing it as against Islamic teachings. Mixed martial arts combines striking, grappling, and other techniques. The Taliban's sport authority announced the ban on Wednesday, deeming it problematic under Islamic law. The Taliban interim government has
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240829_33/
Date: Aug. 29, 2024
Created: 2024/08/30 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 11:03
Last Read: 2024/08/30 09:53