Laamb-Lutte Sénégalaise/Senegalese Wrestling

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.