Japanese wrestler-turned politician delights Afghan children

Japanese wrestler-turned politician delights Afghan children

KABUL, Afghanistan - Atsushi Onita (standing), a Japanese pro wrestler-turned lawmaker, holds an exhibition match of professional wrestling in Kabul on Sept. 27, winning the heart of hundreds of Afghan children. Onita, 45, matched up with a wrestler who traveled with him from Japan and showed off his wrestling techniques as well as his trademark comical ways. (Kyodo)

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