Senegalese Wrestlers Association Calls for Calm After Reug-Reug Arrest

Shockwaves in Dakar as Oumar Kane Arrested

On September 25, 2026, the Senegalese sports community was rocked by the arrest of wrestler Oumar Kane, known as “Reug-Reug.”

In response, the Senegalese Wrestlers’ Association broke its silence with a public appeal for calm, demanding strict adherence to the presumption of innocence while the legal machinery begins to turn.

Leadership Cites Deep Emotion Across the Thiaroye Stable

At the center of the association’s response is Ibrahima Dione, better known in the arena as “Gris Bordeaux.” Speaking to Seneweb on behalf of the organization, Dione laid bare the collective shock felt by peers of the sociétaire from the Thiaroye stable.

“As president of the wrestlers’ association, I wish, on behalf of all wrestlers in Senegal, to express our deep emotion and sincere regret regarding this situation, which concerns the entire wrestling community,” Dione stated in the official release.

Behind the scenes, leadership is not standing idle. The organization confirmed it is actively tracking the case hand-in-hand with Kane’s legal counsel and the relevant authorities.

A Firm Demand for Restraint and the Rule of Law

With public passions running high, the association issued a direct challenge to supporters and fans: exercise responsibility.

Dione anchored this plea to the nation’s legal foundations, emphasizing the necessity of upholding the presumption of innocence. He framed the legal principle as a cardinal pillar of Senegal’s rule of law that must not be trampled by public speculation.

Athletes as Role Models for the Next Generation

Addressing the cultural weight carried by professional competitors, the governing body reminded the public that Senegalese wrestling has long operated as a school of discipline, respect, and citizenship.

“Every wrestler, beyond the arena, is a role model and a point of reference for our youth,” the association declared in its statement.

Full Confidence in the Justice System and Support for the Family

Even as the gravity of the circumstances settles over the sport, the organization offered an explicit vote of confidence in the country’s judiciary to handle the proceedings fairly.

The association closed its public address by extending direct moral support to the family of Oumar Kane, standing beside them as the legal system evaluates the case.