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.