The Senegalese vice world kick-boxing champion Ndeye Khady Diallo spars during a training session in the sports hall of the Abdou Diass police camp on October 13, 2024. In an attempt to attract new recruits to kickboxing, often from disadvantaged areas, the federation has slashed the price of the license from 10,000 CFA francs to 3,000 CFA francs (from approximately 15 to five euros, or ). But while the number of registered fighters has increased, the federation has to survive on a budget of less than 2,000 euros ($2,150) annually, he said. He is counting on the results at the world championships to develop "a high performance centre", attract sponsors, increase revenues, and train a new generation of elite kickboxers. (Photo by SEYLLOU / AFP) (Photo by SEYLLOU/AFP via Getty Images)