Female wrestlers take on rivals and tradition

DIWANIYAH, Iraq - Sports teacher Nehaya Dhaher was living a quiet life looking after her elderly mother in Iraq's tribal south when she was asked to set up the country's first women's wrestling squad.

Taking on a sport largely reserved for men was quite a challenge but one that both Dhaher and young female sports fans embraced.

"Recruiting wasn't a problem," said 52-year-old Dhaher, a tight blue hijab framing her face.