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Senegal: Beach wrestling

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Senegal, Arts & Culture, Sport

George Esunge Fominyen writes about [1] the popularity of traditional wrestlilng in Senegal's beaches, and posts a video shot in the touristic resort of Mbour. He writes: “wrestlers competing in the championnat de lutte avec Frappe, earn fabulous sums of money. Youngsters are dreaming of emulating their local champions”.