Senegalese Wrestlers

Lutteurs de Laamb

Senegalese wrestlers who practice Laamb (Lutte Sénégalaise), the nation's premier full-contact wrestling art with striking.

Quick Facts

Date of BirthAntiquity

EraAntiquity–present

Country of OriginSenegal

Rank / TitleNational Sport (Laamb)

Active YearsAntiquity–present

Biography

Senegalese wrestlers compete in Stadium Laamb (Lutte Sénégalaise avec frappes). Combining bare-knuckle punches with heavy sand throws, Laamb is Senegal's most celebrated national sport.

Associated Martial Arts

Senegalese WrestlingNotable figure→

Senegal'"'"'s national sport in two forms: plain wrestling and wrestling with strikes. You win by putting the opponent on his back, side or both hands.