# Regional wrestling competition in Burundi

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-wrestling-competition-in-burundi
> Updated: 2026-08-26T15:00:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-wrestlers-secure-eight-medals-at-burundi-tournament

### 2026-08-24: Burundi hosts regional wrestling competition, finishes first

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

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burundi-hosts-regional-wrestling-competition-finishes-first

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