KABUL (Pajhwok): Ali Bilal, an Afghan bodybuilding star, has won the title at the prestigious “New York Pro” competition in the United States.
Bilal delivered an outstanding performance, defeating several top competitors — including Edvan Palmeira of Brazil — to claim the championship title for the second time.
In the competition, Bilal secured first place, Palmeira finished second, while Isa Kesik of Indonesia took third place.
Following his victory, Bilal wrote on his Facebook page: “I want to dedicate this victory to the people and my country, Afghanistan.”
In recent years, Bilal has achieved major international success, including winning the Arnold Classic 2024 title and finishing as runner-up at the Mr. Olympia world competition.
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