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Highlighting the vibrant landscape of grassroots to international level combat sports in Africa.  Contact info: combatsportsinafrica@gmail.com

  1. Resetting the Next Phase - Combat Sports in Africa podcast

    FEB 14 · BONUS

    Resetting the Next Phase - Combat Sports in Africa podcast

    After 60+ episodes since late 2021, Combat Sports in Africa is taking a deliberate hiatus to reset and reshape what’s next. Thank you to every guest, collaborator, and listener across Africa and every continent — we’ll be back. Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    1 min
  2. Africa Strikes Gold at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships

    11/01/2025 · BONUS

    Africa Strikes Gold at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships

    A quick Combat Sports in Africa update from Wuxi, China, where African athletes made their mark at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships. Tunisia’s Wafa Masghouni and Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi, along with Egypt’s Seif Eissa, all struck gold. Check out the full results on the official World Taekwondo website, and read the feature “Wafa takes seamless step from junior to senior world champion.” Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    1 min
  3. Grit, grace, and the will to Win: Aina Laura Rasoanaivo Razafy makes history for Madagascar at the Qingdao Grand Prix 2025

    11/01/2025

    Grit, grace, and the will to Win: Aina Laura Rasoanaivo Razafy makes history for Madagascar at the Qingdao Grand Prix 2025

    Grit, grace, and the will to win capture the experience of Aina Laura Rasoanaivo Razafy, the Malagasy judoka who made history by earning Madagascar’s first-ever World Judo Tour medal — a silver at the Qingdao Grand Prix 2025. In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, Laura shares what it took to adapt, stay focused, and show up — especially when things got tough. She reflects on the Qingdao Grand Prix 2025, her journey into judo, how the Paris 2024 Olympic Games reshaped her mindset, and what she’s learned about herself through competition. Her reflections reveal the mindset of an athlete who embodies strength, maturity and humility. Watch the Qingdao Grand Prix and more on JudoTV.com. Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    54 min
  4. Mixed Team Mayhem at the African Senior Judo Championships

    07/20/2025 · BONUS

    Mixed Team Mayhem at the African Senior Judo Championships

    The 46th African Senior Judo Championships wrapped up with an electric Mixed Team competition in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Nine countries battled for continental supremacy, but it was Egypt and Algeria who delivered a heart-stopping final. After a 3-3 tie, the title was decided by golden score — with Egypt edging out Algeria to retain their crown. Angola defeated Senegal, and Tunisia overcame Cameroon to round out the podium with bronze.    Follow Combat Sports in Africa on all platforms for more stories from the heart of the continent’s combat sports scene. Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    1 min
  5. Cedric Abossolo Makes History at African Wrestling Championships

    07/20/2025 · BONUS

    Cedric Abossolo Makes History at African Wrestling Championships

    At the 2025 African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Egypt and Nigeria dominated the medal table — but the moment that stole the show came from Cameroon’s Cedric Abossolo. After years of near-misses, the 25-year-old stormed through the 92kg Freestyle bracket without conceding a single point, earning Cameroon its first Freestyle gold since 1998.    Follow Combat Sports in Africa on all platforms for more stories from the frontline of the continent’s combat sports scene. Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    1 min
  6. Blessing Oborududu Enters Her Next Chapter

    06/01/2025 · BONUS

    Blessing Oborududu Enters Her Next Chapter

    On May 31, Nigerian wrestling icon Blessing Oborududu announced her retirement. A 14-time African champion and Nigeria’s first Olympic wrestling medalist, she now transitions into coaching. Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    1 min
  7. Senegal’s Tening Faye makes history at World Taekwondo Cadet Championships

    05/13/2025

    Senegal’s Tening Faye makes history at World Taekwondo Cadet Championships

    Senegalese Taekwondo athlete Tening Faye has become the first-ever medallist for her country at a World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, earning bronze in the women’s -44kg event in Fujairah, UAE.  Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    3 min
  8. Kenya Sends 10 Judokas to the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025

    05/04/2025 · BONUS

    Kenya Sends 10 Judokas to the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025

    Kenya was the only African nation to compete at the 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam — sending 10 judokas to one of the toughest judo tournaments on the IJF World Tour. In this episode, we briefly explore what that level of participation means for Kenya’s judo ambitions and the wider development of combat sports in Africa. Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram

    3 min
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Highlighting the vibrant landscape of grassroots to international level combat sports in Africa.  Contact info: combatsportsinafrica@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Garmamie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Combat Sports in Africa
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