Senegalese wrestling (Njom in Serer, Lutte sénégalaise or simply Lutte avec frappe in French, Làmb in Wolof, Siɲɛta in Bambara) is a type of folk wrestling traditionally performed by several African tribes, from the Wolofs of West Africa to the Nuer and Dinka of South Sudan. and now a national sport in Senegal and parts of The Gambia, [1 ...

2021年12月21日 · Senegalese wrestling, or Lutte Traditionnelle as it is known locally, has its roots in Senegal and Gambia. It was initially practiced as a way to prepare young boys for war and, as such, was mastered by those who had the best fighting skills.

2023年3月8日 · Traditional wrestling is part of Senegal’s cultural heritage and plays an important role in the education and social integration of young men.

2020年11月3日 · Senegalese Laamb wrestling is a type of wrestling traditionally performed by the Serer people and now a national sport in Senegal. This form of wrestling allows punches to the face or head and can end with a knockout blow.

2017年8月9日 · Senegalese wrestling (“Laamb en Wolof”) is a popular, traditional sport from Senegal. Indeed, it takes place in particular in the regions of Casamance, Ziguinchor and Sine-Saloum. Incorporating boxing techniques, it is called “fight with strikes”.

2024年4月14日 · Lutte Sénégalaise, known as “njom” in Serère and “theremb” in Wolof, is a captivating and deeply entrenched traditional sport in Senegal.

Laamb, indigenous wrestling in Senegal, has its roots in the wrestling tradition of the Sereer people of west-central Senegal traceable way back to the far-off pre-colonial era. During this early period, the sport was popular in rural communities and attracted diverse groups of spectators, including men, women, and children.

2019年3月26日 · The sport, which evolved from a centuries-old way of training for war in Senegal’s remote villages to a multimillion-dollar industry, has not lost its roots.

All about Senegalese wrestling. Its origins, history, rules of the game, ritual elements, and showmanship. Find out more about this popular sport.

2021年9月6日 · The stars of Senegalese wrestling. These days, there are other, more modern, powers at work in the sport, too.