Bodybuilders compete in Tripoli - in pictures

The event was held for the first time in Libya

Bodybuilders compete in the first IFBB pro qualifier of the Ashore Classic Pro Libya, in Tripoli. AFP

The event was held for the first time in Libya, with the participation of 130 people. AP

A competitor shows off his muscles. AP

A line up of some of the competitors. AP

A bodybuilder flexes his muscles in Tripoli. AFP

Another physique for the judges to assess. AFP

Participants pose during the Ashour Classic International Bodybuilding Championship on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Tripoli, Libya. The event was held for the first time in Libya, with the participation of 130 athletes. (AP Photo / Yousef Murad)

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