Senegalese wrestling coach Isabelle Sambou mentors both male and female wrestlers, challenging traditional norms in her country.

In Senegal's Casamance region, women traditionally participate in local wrestling but must stop once married. Despite this, coach and two-time Olympian Isabelle Sambou, from the Jola ethnic group, mentors both male and female wrestlers, helping them achieve national competition medals. Sambou's efforts are slowly changing perceptions of women's participation in sports in Senegal.

August 13, 2024
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