“The only news that comes from Afghanistan is about war. I am happy that my story is a positive one.â€
Abbas Alizada wants to prove there's another side to Afghanistan to the war-torn image projected around the world.
The 20-year-old is hoping to achieve this through his kung fu skills.
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And his rather remarkable likeness to martial arts legend Bruce Lee.
Alizada caught the eye of the world's media after videos of his skills went viral in his native Afghanistan.
He said he enjoys being referred to as the Afghan Bruce Lee and hopes his new online fame can help paint a different picture of his country.
Mohammad Ismail / Reuters
"I want to be a champion in my country and a Hollywood star," he told Reuters.
"The only news that comes from Afghanistan is about war ... I am happy that my story is a positive one."
Mohammad Ismail / Reuters
Reuters reported that Alizada's father (pictured below) and mother had been unable to pay for him to attend a martial arts academy but a local trainer had agreed to take him on.
Mohammad Ismail / Reuters
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