Introduction
Faced with the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers, physical activity has become …
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Assaults and insecurity during wrestling matches in Senegal: a worrying scourge
Introduction
Senegalese wrestling, a true cultural and sporting heritage, attracts impressive crowds to its arenas. These large gatherings, often synonymous …
The NBA Dream Finally Arrives in Africa
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The NBA
Each year when the NBA (National Basketball Association) …
What Can We Learn From The 2019 World Athletics Championships?
Sportsmen and women from all over the globe gathered in Doha, Qatar in the Middle East from late September to …
Female Olympians: Breaking Gender Barriers One Competition At A Time
Sports are one sector that women and men from Africa have dominated for years. Recently, many female athletes from around …
Why are Sports so Important to our Culture?
Sports involve any form of physical activity, from dancing to boxing. However, to most people sport means more than just …
Ndaye Mulamba: The Footballer who Died Twice
WHO WAS NDAYE MULAMBA?
On the 26th January 2019, the Congolese footballer Pierre Ndaye Mulamba passed away aged 70 …
Exercise and Why it is so Good for You
Most people exercise regularly for the many health benefits it leads to. Recently, exercise has become an important subject in …
Senegalese wrestling: an ancient sport and modern day spectacle
Every Sunday at the Adrien Senghor Wrestling Stadium in Dakar, there is a knockout wrestling tournament with a grand prize …