TRADITIONAL WRESTLING

THE annual traditional wrestling (Mgba Aja) festival of Asaba community, Delta State, took place recently at the popular Ogbeke Square, Asaba. Below are pictures from the event as recorded by our man, Norbert Amede.

1.                Last minute checks: The referee talks with one of the combatants before a bout at the Mgba-Aja festival.

2.                On the mat: two young wrestlers about to engage in a bout, during the festival.

3.                Verdict time: The referee raises the hand of a combatant in victory in one of the bouts involving junior wrestlers.

4.                Two combatants (in the 60kg plus weight category) locked in action at the festival.

5.                Sweet victory: Mr. Kowea Charles receiving a prize for victory in one of the bouts at the festival.

6.                Chief Uju Udeme, a dignitary, having a handshake with Peter Okwuoyeasor, an official, at the festival.