Afghanistan, May 17 -- Ali Bilal won the silver medal at the 2026 Petersburg Pro bodybuilding competition, continuing his strong run in international professional events and further raising Afghanistan's profile in the sport.
The competition featured professional athletes from several countries, with American bodybuilder Kyron Holden taking first place, while Bilal secured second position after an impressive performance.
Bilal's latest result comes after his earlier success at the New York Pro competition, where he claimed the championship title and gained widespread recognition among Afghan sports fans and bodybuilding followers.
Bodybuilding has become increasingly popular among young athletes in Afghanistan despite years of conflict a...