A gripping Instagram clip posted by @la_verte_casa has racked up 765,000 views, spotlighting the centuries-old wrestling ritual of Kabrousse village in Casamance, the lush rice-growing region of southern Senegal. Shot at day’s end, young men gather on packed earth just after the harvest, circling the makeshift sand arena to pit strength and skill against one another.

Senegalese wrestling, or laamb in Wolof, blends raw power with tactical finesse. Fighters grapple bare-handed, aiming to bring any part of their opponent’s body, often the back, to the ground. A single throw can decide the bout, yet each match unfolds as much like a dance as a duel, demanding balance, timing, and respect.

This ritual traces back to the Serer and Diola communities, where post-harvest bouts crowned the village’s strongest warrior and reinforced communal ties. Winners once took home cattle and grain; today, victory still commands immense pride, uniting spectators from the mangrove-lined shores to nearby hamlets.

Senegalese wrestling is not only a sport, it is an ancestral tradition. She embodies strength, pride and community.
In this video we can see the strength of wrestlers. Everyone tries to defeat with strength and technique.