Camel racing in Sudan – in pictures

Staff who help to train the camels take a breather after a session on the outskirts of Khartoum, Sudan. All photos: Mohamed Nureldin for The National
Staff who help to train the camels take a breather after a session on the outskirts of Khartoum, Sudan. All photos: Mohamed Nureldin for The National
Testing facilities to check the camels' performance.
Testing facilities to check the camels' performance.
A staff member drinks tea in a tree on a break from the gruelling training sessions.
A staff member drinks tea in a tree on a break from the gruelling training sessions.
The camels are led away after being put through their paces.
The camels are led away after being put through their paces.
Rest is as important as the training to ensure the camels are up to speed.
Rest is as important as the training to ensure the camels are up to speed.
Camel racing often takes place at Khartoum Racecourse.
Camel racing often takes place at Khartoum Racecourse.
This herd is raring to go.
This herd is raring to go.
Racing camels take some shelter from the sun.
Racing camels take some shelter from the sun.