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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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Nasir writes:

Its the robe that is called Chapan, not the hat that is worn by professional players.