Athletes compete during the 13th Edtion of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) African Wrestling Tournament at the National Stadium in Abuja on March 7, 2025. Traditional West African wrestling -- and the gargantuan, sometimes sumo-like men who step into the ring -- captivates audiences across the region, from stadiums in Senegal to desert villages in Niger. This week's ECOWAS wrestling tournament, however, marked the first time the annual showdown featured a women's division, drawing competitors from across the regional bloc to the Nigerian capital Abuja. (Photo by Light Oriye Tamunotonye / AFP)