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Buzkashi, Afghanistan's national sport, involves horsemen competing to drag a headless carcass to score goals. The sport, with a history of 800 years, requires players to be strong, skilled, and well-trained. It is both a passion and a source of income for many, with high-profile games offering significant prizes. Buzkashi faced a ban during the Taliban regime but has since resumed, maintaining its cultural significance. The sport is traditionally male-dominated, with even the horses being male. The biggest tournament coincides with the Persian New Year, and the sport provides a cultural escape from the country's violence.

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