Mixed martial arts
Afghanistan's Taliban government bans 'violent' mixed martial arts
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday.
Are martial arts clubs adding punch to the jihadist cause?
Combat sports are booming around the world but in France increasingly draw the attention of intelligence services hunting potential jihadists.
August 28, 2024
Afghanistan's Taliban government bans 'violent' mixed martial arts
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday.
May 19, 2016
Are martial arts clubs adding punch to the jihadist cause?
Combat sports are booming around the world but in France increasingly draw the attention of intelligence services hunting potential jihadists.
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