{"id":19721,"date":"2026-05-09T07:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=19721"},"modified":"2026-05-09T07:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:24:00","slug":"afghanistans-ali-bilal-wins-new-york-pro-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=19721","title":{"rendered":"Afghanistan\u2019s Ali Bilal wins New York Pro title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Afghanistan\u2019s prominent bodybuilder Ali Bilal won the men\u2019s physique title at the New York Pro competition in the United States on Friday night, adding another major international title to his career.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bilal defeated the Brazilian competitor Edvan Palmeira to secure first place in the men\u2019s open physique division at one of the sport\u2019s most recognized professional events.<\/p>\n<p>Edvan Palmeira finished second, while Isa Kesek of Indonesia placed third.<\/p>\n<p>The victory marks another significant achievement for Bilal, who has emerged in recent years as one of Afghanistan\u2019s most successful international athletes in bodybuilding.<\/p>\n<p>Bilal previously won the New York Pro title and has also claimed the Arnold Classic Physique title in 2024. He was runner-up in the prestigious Mr. Olympia men\u2019s physique competition in both 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>His success has drawn wide attention among the country\u2019s sports fans, particularly as opportunities for international competition remain limited for many Afghan athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghanistan\u2019s sports sector has faced growing restrictions, particularly for women athletes, who have effectively been barred from all types of sports and international competition.<\/p>\n<p>Male athletes, however, have continued to compete internationally in sports including cricket, mixed martial arts, taekwondo and bodybuilding.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amu.tv\/238352\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afghanistan\u2019s prominent bodybuilder Ali Bilal won the men\u2019s physique title at the New York Pro competition in the United States on Friday night, adding another major international title to his career. 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