Sudan’s Nuba wrestling: a celebration of strength at a time of conflict – in pictures

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Victory in Nuba wrestling is achieved when a wrestler forces his opponent to the ground. To ensure fairness, wrestlers are paired by age, allowing matches to test skill rather than sheer physical strength. Each wrestler competes not only for personal victory but as a representative of their village, with a win bringing pride to the entire community and elevating the wrestler’s social status

Two Sudanese wrestlers kick up dust as one falls to the ground in front of a crowd of onlookers
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