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)

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)

Supporters react as athletes compete in an arm wrestling tournament 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)