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Wrestling is very popular in parts of Sudan. Far more than just a game, it is a display of gallantry and valor, steeped in heritage. Yousra Elbagir
Arenas such as this one in Hajj Yousif, Khartoum, host the events. The ring is far larger than that used in Olympic wrestling and is covered with sand rather than softer, vinyl-covered mats. Yousra Elbagir
Wrestlers from Sudan have gained new traction within the sport's global community after the visit of a contingent from Japan. Yousra Elbagir
Wrestling can change lives in Sudan, a country where 46.5% of the population live under the poverty line. Yousra Elbagir
Similar to street football in Brazil, wrestling is seen by many as a ticket out of the slums and into international stardom. Yousra Elbagir
Wrestling arenas are male-dominated environments, but some women, including mother of the victorious wrestler Mujahid, do attend. Yousra Elbagir
