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Used in football, cricket, rugby and tennis, VAR - video assisted refereeing - has now made its debut in the centuries-old sport of Senegalese wrestling.

Known as La Lutte, Senegalese wrestling forms part of a cultural tradition that's practised across West Africa.

In the Senegalese version, however, opponents are permitted to strike one another during the fight.

La Lutte champions are held in high regard and consequently, the referee responsible for conducting the match often finds himself in a delicate situation.

It's not uncommon for displeased fans to actually become violent in the stadium.

VAR could be the solution that's needed, according to sports journalist Malal Junior Diagne.

The VAR set-up consists of three cameras, several practical experts and a VAR officer.

Images recorded during the match are fed back to a hidden monitor, which either the VAR team or the actual referee can request to see.

President of the Wrestling Referees Sitor Ndour is confident it'll assist in decision making.

For the sportsmen themselves, who have the potential to walk away with tens of thousands of euros, these decisions are crucial.

Athlete Bombardier maintains VAR should be broadcast to the whole stadium.

For the time being, the VAR system is only available in the national wrestling stadium, but it's hoped it can be extended across the entire country.

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