By Biran Gaye
From December 26th to 28th, 2025, Ngayen Sanjal was buzzing. The annual Ngayen Weekend brought together people from all corners of the region, packing the Lower Basic School grounds for a festival that was equal parts celebration, sport, and homecoming.
Hosted by the Ngayen Sanjal Development Association, the event was all about putting cultural pride front and centre—honouring tradition through the energy of wrestling and the joy of community gathering.
Wrestling took centre stage, and the crowd was there for it. Local youths clashed in electrifying matches that kept everyone on their feet, showing off skill and determination with each bout.
But this year, it wasn’t just about the young athletes.
When veteran wrestlers—men who’d made their names in the ring decades ago—stepped back onto the sand, the atmosphere changed.
These seasoned fighters reminded everyone that wrestling is more than brute strength; it’s a craft built on resilience, wit, and a lifetime of experience.
Their performances turned into living lessons in respect and camaraderie, bridging generations through the love of the sport.
The headline act? A long-awaited clash between two rural legends, Jalang and Gaindeh. The fight lived up to the hype, with Jalang ultimately claiming victory in a dramatic finale that kept fans shouting until the last moment.
For many, that bout summed up everything the festival stands for: a vibrant display of tradition, community pride, and the enduring spirit of Ngayen Sanjal.
Ngayen Weekend isn’t just an event—it’s proof that when a community comes together to celebrate its roots, its culture isn’t just remembered. It’s alive.
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