Gaza
Gaza bodybuilders compete amid ruins for escape and strength
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Bodybuilders in Gaza are holding strongman competitions in the devastated landscape, Al Jazeera English reported. The athletes use the contests as a form of solace and mental relief amid the destruction surrounding them.
The competitions take place among rubble and damaged infrastructure across Gaza. Participants view the events as an outlet to test their physical strength and find psychological respite during the ongoing crisis in the territory.
