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Women step into the ring at west African wrestling tournament
Traditional west African wrestling -- and the gargantuan, sometimes sumo-like men who step into the ring -- captivates audiences across the region, from stadiums in Senegal to desert villages in ...
Voice of America9mon
Senegalese girls can become wrestlers — and win. But only until marriage
It's almost dusk, and the West African heat is finally faltering ... a two-time Olympian and nine-time African wrestling champion. "In our village, girls wrestle. My mum was a wrestler, my ...
Lincoln Journal Star10mon
Senegal girls can be wrestlers, and win — until marriage
MLOMP, Senegal — It's almost dusk, and the West African heat is finally faltering ... a two-time Olympian and nine-time African wrestling champion. "In our village, girls wrestle.
Mena FN3mon
Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Unites 11 Member States In Historic Gender-Inclusive African Wrestling Tournament
Traditional wrestling demonstrations featured techniques unique to each participating country, highlighting the depth of talent and diversity in West African wrestling. Cultural performances ...
Associated Press10mon
In one region of Senegal, girls can become wrestlers — and win. But only until marriage
MLOMP, Senegal (AP) — It’s almost dusk, and the West African heat is finally faltering ... a two-time Olympian and nine-time African wrestling champion. “In our village, girls wrestle. My mum was a ...
WTOP News10mon
In one region of Senegal, girls can become wrestlers — and win. But only until marriage
MLOMP, Senegal (AP) — It’s almost dusk, and the West African heat is finally ... a two-time Olympian and nine-time African wrestling champion. “In our village, girls wrestle.