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Parkour, the extreme sport also known as free-running, has piqued the interest of the citizens of Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Originating in France at the end of the 20th century and frequently featured in action films such as James Bond's 'Casino Royale', free-runners tear through urban spaces leaping and bounding over whatever stands in their way.

Parkour enthusiasts can be found jumping, vaulting and rolling around cities across the globe, but the sport has only now reached the Gulf States, where outdoor exercise has never before been popular.

With gyms shuttered by coronavirus and masks obligatory indoors, free-running is attracting the attention of some Doha residents, including South African Jaden Abrahams.

However, not everyone in Doha welcomes free-runners, as Achref Bejaoui explains.

Karam Chakachero, a recent convert to parkour, is keen to learn more.

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