Ramongo: The communal field of Ramongo vibrated on April 17 and 18, 2026, to the rhythm of the first edition of the inter-establishment traditional wrestling competition, for the detection of talents. Led by the Freedom Club of Koudougou, this initiative aims to provide a framework for promoting cultural values and identifying young sporting talents within the community.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the town of Ramongo was buzzing with excitement this weekend. For forty-eight hours, some forty young students, boys and girls aged 14 to 17 from five secondary schools, competed fiercely in the arena. This competition, held under the patronage of Naaba Koom II, Chief of the Ramongo canton, aimed to revive the prestige of a once-renowned sport, while also strengthening the bonds between the students.
For the event's organizer, Mr. Karambiri K. Sayouba, an English teacher at the Ramongo Departmental High School, the choice of wrestling was no accident. "Sport and learning go hand in hand. A healthy mind requires a healthy body," he asserted. According to him, this activity is an ideal way to instill in students the values of fighting spirit, solidarity, and resilience, essential in the country's current context.
Representing the patron of the ceremony, Naaba Saaga of Kabinou conveyed Naaba Koom II's satisfaction with this "enlightened vision" that restores wrestling as a unifying sport. He took the opportunity to invoke the spirits of the ancestors for the return of peace to Burkina Faso.
A message of unity was shared by the patron, the Sonkoglogo Naaba of Ramongo, and the representative of the president of the special delegation, Ms. Kouna Yvette SarE. The patron also made a firm commitment to support future editions in order to ensure the continued success of this talent pool.
The highlight of this edition was marked by the awarding of medals and prizes (in kind and in cash) to the best wrestlers, to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd. By succeeding in this endeavor, Ramongo demonstrates that traditional wrestling remains a pillar of cultural identity and a driving force for living together for school youth.