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 ...

MLOMP, Senegal — 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 ...

Reug Reug, a superstar of traditional Senegalese wrestling whose biceps bulge under his green vest, was overflowing with confidence ahead of his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut on Saturday. Reug Reug ...

Senegal came top at the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) wrestling competition after a 4-1 defeat of the hosts, Nigeria, in the team’s final as the 13 th ECOWAS African Wrestling ...

A gripping Instagram clip posted by @la_verte_casa has racked up 765,000 views, spotlighting the centuries-old wrestling ritual of Kabrousse village in Casamance, the lush rice-growing region of ...

Senegal emerged victorious at the 13th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) African Wrestling Tournament, defeating hosts Nigeria 4-1 in the team final in Abuja over the weekend. Despite ...

"You're going to last one minute," the 27-year-old told his opponent, deadpan, at a pre-fight press conference this week. The traditional wrestler, whose real name is Oumar Kane, is one of a number in ...