They’ve seen invasions, insurgencies and wars, but you’ll never get their goat
Afghanistan’s traditional ‘goat-pulling’ sport resumed last month for the first time since the Taliban took over
07 March 2022 - 18:53
Dust rises as men spur their horses onto a field, signalling the start of another game of buzkashi, Afghanistan’s often violent national sport designed to showcase riders’ horsemanship and warrior spirit...
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