Sports
Further information: Sport in AfghanistanFootball is the popular sport in Lashkar Gah. The Lashkar Gah Football Stadium was rebuilt in 2006 and has a capacity of more around 10,000 spectators. Currently, 13 registered cricket teams are playing at the new Karzai Stadium in Lashkar Gah, which was completed in the summer of 2009.
Bodybuilding has also attracted the youth of Lashkar Gah. There are several gymnasiums in the city. Aziz Ahmad Nikyar gained the title of Mr. Afghanistan in 2006, and also participated in the 2006 Asian Games representing Afghanistan. Other popular sports in Lashkar Gah are Taekwondo, Boxing, Snooker, Volleyball.
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