Traditional Nuba wrestling in Sudan - in pictures

  • Wrestlers compete from teams of the Haj Youssef and Omdurman areas at a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers compete from teams of the Haj Youssef and Omdurman areas at a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • A wrestler approaches by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    A wrestler approaches by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • A wrestler raises his fist in the air during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    A wrestler raises his fist in the air during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers sit by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers sit by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers compete during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers stand by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers stand by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • A spectator offers a cash tip to a wrestler during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    A spectator offers a cash tip to a wrestler during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • Wrestlers sit by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    Wrestlers sit by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
  • A wrestler stands by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.
    A wrestler stands by the ring during a traditional Nuba wrestling competition in Sudan's capital Khartoum.