Chapandoz
Near Kholm, Afghanistan
"Get the carcass to the goal"; that's the only rule of the game. In this free-for-all, men get hurt. This guy got a broken nose in addition to his ripped robe. The distinctive hat is a traditional chapan. Those who wear it are champions or at least professional players, called chapandoz.
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