Sports

In Guinea-Bissau, there are numerous traditional African sports, but wrestling is one of the oldest and most well-liked. It is typical in villages and used for rites of passage and martial arts training. Everywhere throughout the nation, ouri, an African board game that predates backgammon, is played. The most popular Western sport in Guinea-Bissau is football (soccer). The nation has a number of clubs, and its football association has belonged to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association since 1986. (FIFA).

In addition, basketball has gained popularity; the national federation is connected to the International Basketball Federation. The nation's islands are famous for swimming and diving, while the rivers and coastal areas offer great fishing opportunities. The International Olympic Committee granted recognition to Guinea-national Bissau's Olympic committee in 1995 after it was founded in 1992. At the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996, the nation participated in wrestling competitions for the first time.