Bodybuilding championship takes place in Gaza - in pictures

  • 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
  • Hundreds of gyms have opened in the past 15 years in Gaza, as interest in bodybuilding grows. EPA
    Hundreds of gyms have opened in the past 15 years in Gaza, as interest in bodybuilding grows. EPA
  • 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