Taliban bans MMA in Afghanistan due to violent nature and incompatibility with Islamic teachings.

The Taliban has officially banned mixed martial arts (MMA) in Afghanistan, citing its violent nature and incompatibility with Islamic teachings. The Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice expressed concerns about safety and adherence to sharia law. Critics point out the hypocrisy of this ban, given the Taliban’s own history of violence. Former MMA athletes are encouraged to pursue other sports following this prohibition.

September 01, 2024
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