• A Palestinian man flexes his muscles as he takes part in a bodybuilding competition in Gaza city. EPA
    A Palestinian man flexes his muscles as he takes part in a bodybuilding competition in Gaza city. EPA
  • Palestinian bodybuilders flex their muscles as they compete during a bodybuilding and fitness championship, in Gaza City, 01 October 2022 (issued 02 October 2022). Hundreds of gyms were established in the last 15 years in Gaza, as bodybuilding and fitness classes are reportedly attracting more Palestinian men and women in recent years. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER
    Palestinian bodybuilders flex their muscles as they compete during a bodybuilding and fitness championship, in Gaza City, 01 October 2022 (issued 02 October 2022). Hundreds of gyms were established in the last 15 years in Gaza, as bodybuilding and fitness classes are reportedly attracting more Palestinian men and women in recent years. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER
  • A man trains in Gaza city. EPA
    A man trains in Gaza city. EPA
  • The winner of the competition poses with his trophy. EPA
    The winner of the competition poses with his trophy. EPA
  • A bodybuilder shows off his muscles. EPA
    A bodybuilder shows off his muscles. EPA
  • Competitors wait to take to the stage. EPA
    Competitors wait to take to the stage. EPA
  • A contestant poses for a picture. AFP
    A contestant poses for a picture. AFP
  • Crowds of people show their support for the competition. AFP
    Crowds of people show their support for the competition. AFP
  • A contestant prepares to take to the stage. AFP
    A contestant prepares to take to the stage. AFP
  • Contestants strike a pose. AFP
    Contestants strike a pose. AFP
  • Competition winners celebrate. AFP
    Competition winners celebrate. AFP
  • A competitor tries to impress the judges. AFP
    A competitor tries to impress the judges. AFP

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Bodybuilders compete in fitness championship in Gaza city - in pictures

Recent years have seen an upsurge in interest among Palestinian men about physical improvement

The National

October 02, 2022

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Updated: October 02, 2022, 1:53 PM
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