Falaye Baldé, the former traditional wrestling champion and father of wrestler Ama Baldé, passed away in Dakar at the age of 81. He died on Tuesday night following an illness. Falaye Baldé had an impressive record in Senegalese traditional wrestling, with only one defeat and two draws in 137 fights. Ama Baldé, his son, has continued in the same wrestling stable and is a prominent figure in the sport. Falaye Baldé’s death is a loss for the wrestling community, and he will be remembered for his contributions to the sport in Senegal.
SENEGAL: BALDÉ, A BIG NAME IN TRADITIONAL WRESTLING HAS LEFT
