Author: Èlia Borràs

Issouf Diallo, a 22-year-old from Dori, the capital of the Sahel region in Burkina Faso, faced living under a jihadist blockade for over two years. Despite the dangers, he participated in a national championship, joined by Kadiata Tamboura, representing their region and demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. The Sahel, with half a million internally displaced people, is the region most affected by jihadist violence in Burkina Faso. Diallo and Tamboura overcame obstacles to compete, highlighting the challenges faced by their community. Sport as an escape route Both athletes practice traditional fighting, a male-dominated sport, defying societal norms. With…