
Traditional wrestling, also known as "Laamb" in Wolof, is a centuries-old sport in Sénégal. In terms of form, it's more usually compared to the Greco-Roman style of wrestling; however, it is very typical of traditional, African wrestling. There are two forms of Laamb: the first allows the wrestlers to strike each other with their bare hands, which can be painful; the second is more acrobatic, and hitting is not permitted. When a wrestler's back touches the ground, the bout is over; he has lost. Laamb is as much a spiritual activity as it is physical; and wrestlers engage in various rites and rituals preparatory to fighting. No wrestler, regardless of his strength, physical, or technical abilities, will ever dare to enter the ring, muchless fight, without his "marabout" or JuJu Man, or without participating in his own pre-match ceremony. During the ceremony, the wrestler, accompanied by drummers and singers, dances around the arena; around his arms, legs, and waist are various kinds of juju or amulets the purpose of which is to protect him against evil spirits and the witchcraft of other fighters. It is this aspect of the sport which elevates a wrestling match beyond the level of ordinary spectator sport. Many people attend as much for the enjoyment of the ceremony as for the sport. Wrestlers: Modou LO, Toubabou DIOR, Balla Gaye, Yakhya Diop, Yékini , Lac de Guiers 2, Pape Ansou Cissé, Modou Lo, Thionkesyl, Batling Siki, Abdoulaye Diouf, LIONS de la TERANGA, Lac de GUIERS <b>...</b>
Toubabou DIOR
Balla Gaye
Yakhya Diop
Yékini
Lac de Guiers 2
Pape Ansou Cissé
Modou Lo
Thionkesyl
Batling Siki
Abdoulaye Diouf
LIONS de la TERANGA
Lac de GUIERS II
Boy NIANG 2
Parcelles Guédiawaye
Tapha Tine
Elton
Cheikh Fall
Eumeu Sene
Demba Gueye
Pakala
Boy Naar
Mbaye GUEYE
Aïca MBEUR
Zale Lô
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