The Dambe boxing referee announces the victory of a contestant in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
The Dambe boxers fight during a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
The Dambe boxers fight during a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
The Dambe boxers fight during a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
The Dambe boxing referee reacts during a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
A Dambe boxer (top) celebrates after winning a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
The Dambe boxing fans react during a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
The Dambe boxing fans watch the game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
A Dambe boxer prepares before a game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)
Artists perform aside a Dambe boxing game in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 28, 2024. Originating from West Africa, "Dambe", meaning "boxing" in Hausa, is a traditional Nigerian martial art. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)