JALALABAD (Pajhwok): A three-day wrestling contest has begun in eastern Nangarhar province, officials said on Sunday.
Nangarhar Physical Training and Sports Department has organized the wrestling challenge.
As many as 700 athletes from different clubs are taking part in four categories aimed at creating healthy competition and fighting against drugs.
In a statement, the Physical Training and Sports Department said the competitions have been launched in the fifth district’s athletic gymnasium.
The competitions featuring 700 athletes in four age categories (minor, teenager, youth and adults) are aimed at selecting best athletes.
Amirullah, a member of a wrestling club, explained such competitions were useful for their motivation and development in the future.
The competitions started today and will continue for three days and hundreds of people will watch them every day.
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