Sudan's turtle race: Slow competitors a sign of newfound freedoms

Two turtles take part in a race in Sudan.

Thanks to one young Sudanese veterinarian, the world of sports competitions is now one discipline richer: turtle racing.

Driven by the sense that turtles’ abilities are not always sufficiently appreciated, Noon Mahgoub launched the new race in front of Khartoum’s National Museum earlier this year.