Muscle flexing in Iran

  • 12 years ago
Biceps and six packs are not something you would associate with Iran.

But some six thousand bodybuilding clubs are currently active in the conservative nation, and bodybuilding is
fast becoming a popular sport where it was previously frowned upon.

That's led Tehran to host its first Asian Bodybuilding Championships.

Alireza Ronaghi reports from Tehran.

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