By Arfang M.S. Camara
Boy Nyang of Club Serekunda Mbolo on Sunday 16th January 2022, defeated Adidas of Club Bakau Gom Sa Bopa to claim the wrestling flag named after the president of The Gambia Wrestling Association, Serign Modou Faye (Cham) in an event organized by VIP Promotions at the Serekunda West Mini Stadium.
Both wrestlers came into the bout on the back of defeats which slowed proceedings after the referee’s whistled. However, the combat did not disappoint as both wrestlers traded blows, grabbing each other before heading for the ground while watching fans cheered.
Following the aforementioned action both wrestlers ran to the referee claiming victory and offering their hands to be raised. The central referee after consultations with his assistants declared Boy Nyang the winner by raising his hand.
However speaking to Paradise FM’s famous Monday Special program, Manager of Club Bakau Gom Sa Bopa Minyan Sarr revealed that they were disappointed with the decision of the referee and had logged an appeal to The Gambia Wrestling Association seeking for the referee’s verdict to be overturned.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen what decision the committee will come up with after reviewing the video evidence.
Elsewhere in freestyle wrestling (Mbapat), Messi of Club Tallinding United defeated Express of Club Yundum Mbolo in the first combat; Fire of Club Tallinding Japoo drew against Baby Nyolo of Club Yundum Mbolo; Lichen of Club Gunjur Mbolo also drew against Move Up Soldier of Club Ebo Town Mbolo; Nokia of Club Bundung Kai Bakh defeated Sheikh Tijan Nyang of Club Ama Academy through warning while Police Boy of Club Feke Ma Si Boleh also lost to Baby Koloban of Club Tallinding Mbolo through warning.
Meanwhile in wrestling with boxing (Boureh Dorr), Reug Reug of Club Sukutankulu knockout Bays of Club Tysinger Family, Ramdan of Club Sanchaba Ham Sa Chossan defeated Nyaha Jairinyu of Club Mara and finally Boy Nyang defeated Adidas in the grand combat.
