Tchériba:Young wrestler Boureima Bako from the village of Zékuy in the commune of Tchériba secured the gold medal in the first edition of the Faso Cup of traditional wrestling held on October 23 and 24, 2026. This achievement also enabled Mouhoun to claim the provincial trophy and a prize of one million FCFA.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Boureima Bako, a 5th-grade student at Labien high school, stood out during the various matches of the competition, which was organized alongside the first edition of the Faso Multisports Cup. The event, themed "Popular progressive revolution and cultural sovereignty promoting traditional wrestling to affirm our national identity," aimed to promote traditional sports and strengthen cultural heritage.
On October 28, 2026, Bako and his technical team were received by Ouesseni Logora, President of the special delegation (PDS) of the commune of Tchériba, where they presented their awards. Bako's coach, Tiazemi Bako, expressed gratitude for the community's support, attributing the victory to Bako's rigorous training and ability to apply strategic instructions.
The PDS highlighted the historical significance of traditional wrestling in Zékuy, referencing a past victory by a local wrestler over the renowned "Bull of Nayala." In addition to Bako's gold medal, Mouhoun received the trophy for the winning province, and Coach Tiazemi Bako was awarded the gold medal for best coach.
Ouesseni Logora praised these achievements as a testament to Tchériba's sporting potential and recalled the recent successes of female wrestlers from Tchériba in Ivory Coast. He reiterated the commitment to support the growth of traditional wrestling in the commune, emphasizing its cultural importance.
Following the town hall reception, the champion and his team visited the canton chief of Tchériba, who expressed pride in the victory and affirmed support for initiatives to promote traditional wrestling. Boureima Bako plans to continue his studies while training, aspiring to elevate Tchériba's legacy in the sport.