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Senegalese Champion Teaches Girls to Surf: 'Not Just for Men'
Déguène Thioune, a two-time Senegalese and African surfing champion, is challenging traditional gender norms by teaching girls to surf in Dakar. She founded 'Surfkids Shredding' to inspire young women, particularly in the Yoff fishing district, where she instructs pupils like 10-year-old Ndeye. Thioune overcame family objections and societal expectations that often force girls into early marriage or domestic duties, using surfing to build confidence and keep her own education on track. Her initiative aims to provide girls with new opportunities and self-determination, demonstrating that the sport offers pathways to success and personal freedom beyond male-dominated spheres.
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