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Afghan bodybuilder Ali Bilal secured another major international title after winning the New York Pro men\u2019s physique competition in the United States.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bilal defeated Brazilian athlete Edvan Palmeira in a closely contested final on Friday night, while Indonesia\u2019s Isa Kasic finished third.<\/p>\n

Ali Bilal champion delivered a strong performance on stage, earning praise for his physique, muscle definition and presentation.<\/p>\n

Bilal has become one of Afghanistan\u2019s most successful international athletes in bodybuilding, following victories at the Arnold Classic 2024 and back-to-back runner-up finishes at Mr. Olympia in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n

Afghanistan athletes have continued to achieve international success despite ongoing economic hardship and limited sports infrastructure inside the country.<\/p>\n

Many sports figures from Afghanisan train and compete abroad, where they have increasingly gained recognition in cricket, martial arts and bodybuilding competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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