Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Africa - Voice of America: Female Senegalese Wrestler Beats Opponents, Critics

Africa - Voice of America
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Female Senegalese Wrestler Beats Opponents, Critics
Jun 19th 2012, 14:21

THIES, SENEGAL - Wrestling matches in Senegal usually take place between large men on a sandy surface in front of massive crowds.  But a petite woman on a mat will be representing the country in front of the world at the London Summer Games. At 48 kilograms, six-time African champion Isabelle Sambou is one of the country's best chances for an Olympic medal in London. Sambou started wrestling in the southern region of Casamance, where women sometimes participate in the ...

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