epaselect epa12915998 An Afghan (green) and Tajik wrestler in action during the International Traditional Wrestling Festival in Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 April 2026. An international traditional wrestling tournament was held in Kabul, where around 160 athletes from seven countries competed over three days across multiple weight categories. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

epa12916010 Judges stand on the mat during the International Traditional Wrestling Festival in Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 April 2026. An international traditional wrestling tournament was held in Kabul, where around 160 athletes from seven countries competed over three days across multiple weight categories. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

epa12916009 People attend the International Traditional Wrestling Festival in Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 April 2026. An international traditional wrestling tournament was held in Kabul, where around 160 athletes from seven countries competed over three days across multiple weight categories. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

epa12916006 People attend the International Traditional Wrestling Festival in Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 April 2026. An international traditional wrestling tournament was held in Kabul, where around 160 athletes from seven countries competed over three days across multiple weight categories. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

epa12916005 An Afghan (green) and Tajik wrestler in action during the International Traditional Wrestling Festival in Kabul, Afghanistan, 26 April 2026. An international traditional wrestling tournament was held in Kabul, where around 160 athletes from seven countries competed over three days across multiple weight categories. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL