Dragon of Afghanistan: Bruce Lee lookalike adored by youth, reviled by Islamic fundamentalists

   

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Published on Dec 6, 2017

People on the streets of Kabul call Abbas Alizada the “Afghan Bruce Lee.” After his striking resemblance to the Chinese martial arts icon made him a social media star, he took a year to work on himself and become even more like his hero.
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His makeover was a smashing success. Today, Abbas uses his celebrity to inspire other young Afghan athletes, but fame has come with a price – he now must be wary every time he leaves his house.

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