In Pictures: Senegalese jockey dreams of international glory
Al Jazeera
One of Senegal’s most promising jockeys, Fallou Diop, hopes to compete outside his country’s borders.
A head shorter than his peers, Fallou Diop quickly vanishes into the crowd of jockeys preparing for early morning drills in the western Senegalese village of Niaga. When the racing begins, however, his crouched silhouette is far ahead of the field, aided by an effortless riding style. “When I start riding I get a bit stressed, but after a moment, it’s over,” Diop says. “At the time of the race, I’m only thinking of victory.”More Related News