Local wrestling competition in Sanchaba on Sunday

Sanchaba United gym and wrestling club is staging its first wrestling competition this Sunday.

Fighters are being invited to compete in the Gambian mbapat style (no fist strikes) from 4:30pm.

Competitors should arrive from 2:00pm for registration and weigh-in. The bouts will take place in the Sanchaba United gym compound.

There will be junior category (65kg – 75kg) and a senior category (75kg – 85kg) with cash prizes for the winners.

The entrance fee is D25 for adult spectators and D10 for children.

The competition will be a great opportunity to watch some local wrestling ahead of the national championships taking place on the weekend of June 29 at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.