This past weekend, the Afghan press reported on a suicide attack at a buzkashi ground in Faryab Province that killed three civilians and wounded 25 others. Faryab Province is in northern Afghanistan, and its population is majority Uzbek.
So what is buzkashi, you ask? I knew you’d ask. Buzkashi is a traditional Central Asian team sport played on horseback in the region. The goal of a player is to grab the carcass of a headless goat, then get it clear of the other players, and pitch it across a goal line or into a target circle. Polo for the warrior class.Somehow I don’t think they wear Ralph Lauren shirts.
Mike and I are laughing ourselves stupid over this. Can't wait to tell everyone!
ReplyDeleteFootball would be more interesting if it was played like this. Those guys would really earn their salaries!