9 traditional African sports that survived colonialism

Etsey Atisu July 19, 2019
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Camel Racing

Camel racing is a sport that involves running camels at speed, with a rider astride, over a predetermined course. The sport is generally limited to running the dromedary—whose name is derived from the Greek verb dramein, “to run”—rather than the Bactrian camel.

Camels are customarily used as a means of transportation and are reared for their meat, milk, and hides. Camel racing is as old as history itself. On the Arabian Peninsula including North Africa, it has been predominant since the 7th century CE.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 19, 2019

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