Mise en place de la Fédération Sénégalaise de Lutte : Gris Bordeaux, Modou Lo et Cie dénoncent un processus biaisé
The proposed creation of the Senegalese Wrestling Federation (FSL) is not unanimous. At a press conference organized yesterday by active wrestlers, Gris Bordeaux and Modou Lo expressed their deep concern about the process, which they consider rushed, opaque, and not very inclusive.
The president of the active wrestlers, the Tiger of Fass, has once again taken to the stage to denounce "serious shortcomings" in the approach taken by the sports authorities. He stated that the wrestlers are not opposed to the creation of a federation, but are demanding a clear, participatory process that respects the main stakeholders: "We have never been against a federation, but there are many shortcomings in the process."
At his side, Modou Lo, current King of the Arenas, added, denouncing the lack of consultation and the pressure exerted by certain authorities. "We cannot talk and decide for wrestling without the wrestlers and promoters," he insisted.
According to the Rock Energie leader, wrestlers—who are the pillars of this discipline—are largely excluded from discussions. He regrets that the majority of them are not even informed about how a federation works. "90% of wrestlers don't even know what a federation is. We should first discuss it with them to gather their vision and roadmap," he recommends.
The incomprehension is all the greater given that external actors, notably sports and cultural associations (ASC), are allegedly involved in the FSL's electoral process. A decision that Modou Lo considers unacceptable. "We will not accept that football associations come and decide for us. It is a lack of respect."
Despite these criticisms, the wrestlers want to be constructive. "If the establishment of a wrestling federation helps improve the discipline, we will all agree. But not at any cost, not in haste," insisted Modou Lo.
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