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Regional wrestling competition in Burundi

Overview

A regional wrestling competition was held in Burundi from August 22 to 23, 2026, featuring athletes from Burundi, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and Burkina Faso. As the host nation, Burundi secured first place with a total of 47 medals.

Burkina Faso finished in third place overall, earning eight medals—three gold, two silver, and three bronze—across freestyle mat wrestling and sand wrestling disciplines. Following the tournament, the Burkina Faso delegation was officially received in Ouagadougou by the Fonds d’Appui au Sport et à la Presse Privée (FASP). Federation officials noted the achievement as a positive result of financial support and expressed ambitions to eventually secure an Olympic medal.

Entities

Burundi · Burkina Faso Wrestling Federation · Elie Nibizi · Lydia Nsekera · Ida Ouédraogo/Paré

Timeline

28 days ago

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Burkina Faso wrestlers secure eight medals at Burundi tournament
Burkina Faso's wrestling team secured eight medals and third place at a regional tournament in Burundi, receiving official recognition and a festive welcome in Ouagadougou.
about 1 month ago

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Burundi hosts regional wrestling competition, finishes first
Burundi hosted a regional associated wrestling competition involving five nations, finishing first overall with 47 medals.

Sources

burkina24.com · lefaso.net · lerenouveau.bi · lhorizonafricain.com