Babacar Niang

Home and Family

Lives in Porto azzurro, Isola d’Elba, Senegal
Marital Status: Beautiful Adiara Wassor Faye
Children – Abdou, Arman, Seynabou

Personal Stats

Age 37
Height 168 cm
Competition weight 82 kg
Off season weight 87 kg

WNBF Qualifying Show

SNBF Switzerland

WNBF Pro Qualifier

Education:  Medium School Degree

Occupation:  Artigian

What got you interested in weight training?

I became more active in weight training because I wanted to become a better athlete.

What sparked your interested in competing?

My friends and training partners are the one’s who really encouraged me to compete.

Who was the most influential person/group that made you want to weight train?

No one really.  Mainy myself in that I wanted to pursue another sport after my fighting career.

Where do you currently exercise?

I presently train out of a small gym in Porto Azzurro where I live.

How long have you been competing?

I have been competing since 2015.

How many competitions have you entered?

I have competed in 5 competitions

What was your best placing and where?

I won 3 European Championships

What is your most memorable moment competing so far?

Winning 2 WNBF Pro World Championships in 2017 and 2018.

What is your most surprising moment competing so far?

Winning the European Cup for a second time.

What was the best workout advice you received?

Train with your brain.

What advice about fitness, health, etc. would you like to share with our readers?

Train with 100% dedication and don’t take shortcuts.  They never workout in the long run!

What do you like most about the WNBF?

The WNBF is truly against doping and we are drug tested at each event.

Are you involved in any other parts of the sport? Training people? (Judging, Promoting, etc?)