Senegalese wrestling: DPN condemns use of kittens during Reug Reug – Boy Niang 2 fight

The Direction des Parcs nationaux (DPN) strongly condemned the use of kittens during the wrestling match between Reug Reug and Boy Niang 2, held on June 7, 2026 at the Arène nationale. Images showing this practice, linked to mystical rituals, sparked outrage on social media. The DPN reminded that Senegal has ratified international conventions and has a legal framework against animal cruelty, and called on the Senegalese Wrestling Federation to take action.