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Hamid Rahimi: the Afghan boxer who is trying to use sport to bring peace to his homeland
Afghan boxer Hamid Rahimi explains how he turned his back on a life of crime to become a boxing champion. He is now using sport to bring peace to his war-torn homeland. Also, one of the last surviving ninjas in Japan teaches the BBC's Mariko Oi some of the secrets of his dying art. And British actor Peter Elliott tells Matthew Bannister about the challenges of making a living impersonating chimpanzees. Image: Hamid Rahimi in the boxing ring Picture credit: Hamid Rahimi
- Broadcast on BBC World Service, 12:05PM Thu, 22 Nov 2012
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC World Service, 10:05PM Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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- Duration 28 minutes
