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

DAKAR, SenegalDAKAR, Senegal — Fortune and fame may be just around the corner for Aliou Faye, who quit his job earlier this year to devote himself full time to becoming a champion wrestler. For now, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

ONE Championship heavyweight and Senegalese wrestling superstar Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane is a wrecking ball inside the cage. Debuting in ONE in 2019 after making a name for himself in his home country ...

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 ...