WATCH | Young Ugandans dream of being professional wrestlers

16 April 2024 - 10:28 By REUTERS and AfricaNews
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A Ugandan woman playing her role as referee.
A Ugandan woman playing her role as referee.
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Members of Uganda's Soft Ground Wrestling, mainly orphans and underprivileged youth, showcase their wrestling skills in a makeshift ring composed of soft soil, bamboo ring posts and string ropes, unlike the professional rings known in Western countries.

They all share a dream of becoming professional wrestlers.

Soft Ground Wrestling has been getting attention worldwide since its launch in March 2023, becoming an internet sensation and going viral on social media pages.


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