Traditional wrestling plays an important role in much of Senegalese society and is one of the country’s national sports. Traditional wrestling is mostly practised in rural areas where it’s not just a ...

It’s almost dusk, and the West African heat is finally faltering. In Mlomp, a village in southern Senegal, dozens of teenagers in colorful jerseys are throwing each other to the ground to the rhythm ...

Wrestling in Senegal is more than a sport — it’s a national treasure, a symbol of pride and passion. Now, the beach version ...

THIES, Senegal, June 14 (Reuters) - In a dusty alleyway in the Senegalese city of Thies, Japanese wrestler Shogo Uozumi lay face-down in the sand after being tossed in the air by an oversized opponent ...

VALVERDE, Spain, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Amid cheers from the crowd, 13-year-old Senegalese migrant Cheik Ndaa tricks his opponent into falling over and wins his first tournament in Lucha Canaria, a ...

When photographer Nico Therin came across pictures of wrestling matches on the sand in Senegal, he was so intrigued he decided to take his camera and go. It didn't take long for Therin to learn that ...

Coach Isabelle Sambou, 43 , two-time Olympian and nine-time African wrestling champion, center, explains moves to young women during a wrestling training, in Mlomp, southern Senegal, July 10, 2024.