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The job of a referee in sport isn't easy.

In Senegalese wrestling it's very hard.

But now, video – VAR – can help the referees.

Senegalese wrestling, or "La Lutte", is an old sport.

It's traditional.

La Lutte is popular in West Africa.

But Senegalese wrestling's different.

Players can hit each other.

To fans, La Lutte winners are like gods.

But fans are often unhappy with the referee.

They sometimes break things in the stadium.

VAR might help.

VAR has three cameras, some VAR helpers and a VAR officer.

The VAR team's at the match.

The team can check the screen.

The referee can check it too.

It can help him make a decision.

These decisions are important.

Wrestlers can win thousands of euros.

Bombardier, a wrestler, wants fans to be able to see the VAR too.

For now, VAR is only in the national stadium.

But soon, it could arrive in other Senegalese wrestling stadiums in Senegal.

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