7 p.m.! From the top of the stands, the public holds his breath. Mute prayers are addressed to the gods of the Arene, carried by the traditional songs of the Sérères Cantators. The pressure is at its height and at the heart of the arena, two juggernauts with black skin, covered with gray-gray gauge while waiting for the referee's whistle.

We are Sunday, the Senegalese fighting day.

Senegalese struggle is an important element in certain ethnic groups in Senegal, due to its character that is both mystical and entertaining.

For example, among the Sérères et les diolas, the tournaments called "Mbapatt" mark the end of the wintering and celebrate the abundance of harvest.

These games bring together the champions of several villages and the winners are rewarded with food, cattle or other.

All around this sport revolve mystical rites which are carried out to protect from spiritual attacks at first, and ensure victory.

Who says struggle says folklore. The wrestlers enter the arena escorted by a whole delegation responsible for mystical paraphernalia. Potions, talismans and other spells are in one camp as in the other in order to protect themselves, or to intimidate the Advers.

There follows an animation "bàkk" where the wrestler and his suite put themselves in formation against the major drum which at the rhythm of the tam-tam will sing the exploits of the fighter. He will not hesitate to sketch dance steps and show his protruding muscles to unleash the crowd of spectators.

Nowadays, what was considered a test of courage and address has become a professional combat sport including boxing elements, hence the name fights with strike.

CNG is the discipline regulatory body and the regulations indicate that there is a victory in the event of a fall of one of the wrestlers on the head, the buttocks or the back; of 4 supports (two hands and two knees) or by KO.

Due to this regulation, several wrestling schools are organized to train young people in the profession of wrestler, "Mbër" in Wolof.

This national sport is much appreciated in Senegal because of its traditional value.

Attending a Senegalese wrestling fight will, no doubt, will experience Senegalese authenticity and connect to a culture in all its splendor.