Sagbali gains popularity among Ivorian youths

STORY: Sagbali gains popularity among Ivorian youths SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people practicing Sagbali 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JULIEN KACOU, Athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): HERMANN GOLI, Organizer and promoter of Sagbali in Cote d'Ivoire 4. various of people practicing Sagbali STORYLINE: Sagbali, a new combat sport, has become one of the most popular sports among youths in Cote d'Ivoire. It combines traditional and modern wrestling techniques. Both male and female can compete in the arena. To maintain good physical condition, some athletes hold impromptu competitions every Saturday at temporary venues such as the beach. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JULIEN KACOU, Athlete "This was my first time playing this sport. I didn't know anything about it before. My friend introduced me to the sport, so I decided to give it a try this year. After participating in this sport, I found that it is very beneficial to h

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers from across Canada including from six NATO partners participate in the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks where they share and learn techniques from international participants involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers prepare for training as they join others from across Canada including from six NATO partners to participate in the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks to share and learn techniques from international participants involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers and trainers participate in the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks where they share and learn techniques from six NATO partners involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers make their way back to the jetty following a dive during the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks where they share and learn techniques from six NATO partners involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

A thumbs up from a combat diver who's participating in the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks and share and learn techniques from six NATO partners involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers make their way back to the jetty following a dive during the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks where they share and learn techniques from six NATO partners involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers from across Canada including from six NATO partners participate in the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks where they share and learn techniques from international participants involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

NATO’s Combat Divers Training Exercise - Canada

Combat divers from across Canada including from six NATO partners participate in the annual collective three-week training exercise this year called Roguish Buoy 2024 off the coast of Rocky Point in Metchosin, BC, Canada on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. A component of the Canadian Army, combat diving engineers effectively assess and prepare dive teams for real world engineering combat tasks where they share and learn techniques from international participants involved. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM