Athletes compete in an arm wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Athletes compete in an arm wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Athletes compete in an arm wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Bodybuilders in an arm-wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports in Bamako on June 7, 2026. A sport that has become popular among Malian youth because of social media. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Athletes prepare to compete in an arm wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Athletes compete in an arm wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

An athlete gestures before competing in a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

Athletes compete in an arm wrestling match during a competition at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako on June 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)