Cockfighting is a popular blood sport in Bali, where roosters fight to the death. The sport is so popular that there are even dedicated cockfighting arenas on the island. However, in April 2017, the Balinese government announced that it was banning cockfighting.
The Balinese government has not released a statement explaining the reasons for the ban, but it is likely that the decision was made in response to international pressure. Animal rights groups have long campaigned against cockfighting, arguing that …