Ama Baldé says Lac 2 win can restore his standing

Ama Baldé sees victory over Lac de Guiers 2 as the step that can return him to Senegalese wrestling’s leading group after a lengthy absence from competition. The Pikine wrestler accepted the bout because wrestling remains his livelihood and believes he needed a major challenge to restart his career at the highest level.

Baldé also recognises the expectations surrounding him in Pikine. He says supporters in his home area are counting on him to win and intends to answer that demand in the arena. Lac 2’s confidence has not unsettled him; Baldé considers it natural for an opponent to approach the contest with belief in his own chances.

The wrestler continues to target the title of Roi des arènes, a distinction he feels should already have reached him. He regards that ambition as delayed rather than abandoned. His extended time away from competition gave him an opportunity to assess his career, clarify his goals and consider the direction he wants to take next. Beating Lac 2 would therefore represent more than a single victory: it would serve as the foundation for Baldé’s return to the top tier and his renewed pursuit of the crown.