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The 15 men Afghan Power Lifting team went to Taiwan on Wednesday to participate in the Asian Bench Press Competitions.

The competitions will be held between 40 Asian countries at Kaohsiung and will be kicked off on Thursday. The competitions will continue for six days.

According to the Afghan Power Lifting Federation the players had a six-month exercise session in order to perform well in the competitions.

"With less available facilities, earning medals from international competitions is difficult, but they are competing with a high morale and will achieve big honours for Afghanistan." Mohammad Zahir Aghbar, Head of Afghan National Olympic Committee said.

Meanwhile, Rafiullah Alizada, one of the power lifting team member told TOLOnews: "These competitions are held in a high standard and powerful nations such as Iran, China, Russia and Uzbekistan are participating in the competitions."

This is the second time that Afghan Power Lifting team has participated in the Bench Press Competitions.