World Sambo Championship starts in St. Petersburg

Only a month has passed since the end of the World Combat Games, and St. Petersburg meets athletes again. World SAMBO Championship is the culmination of the year of the special events 75th SAMBO anniversary. More than 600 wrestlers from around the world will compete for medals in sports palace "Jubileyny".

It is the 37th World SAMBO Championship. In addition to the recognition of the anniversary year of SAMBO in Russia, it is also the 90th anniversary of SAMBO as a self-defense system, and the 40th anniversary since the first World Championship in Tehran. However, the competition was attended by 11 countries. Now, as the organizers say, more than 70 States have provided the athletes at the championship. Some of the athletes will go to the mat after a very slight break as their nominee has been made to the World Combat Games and the World Championship.

Dmitry Babijchuk, Ukraine: To tell you the truth, too little time has passed since we left here. I do not have time to recover. But we came for the medals, we will fight. Let us show what we can do. 

And perhaps Ukrainian Dmytry Babijchuk as the previous month, will meet again in the final the Russian Ali Kurzhev.

Dmitry Babijchuk, Ukraine: I've been preparing for this athlete. And I hope, if this time I will meet him, I think, judging will be objectively, because last time in the finals 2 points were not given to Ukraine. I hope this time it will be more objective. The fight will show everything. He's a good athlete. I hope we will have a good fight.

The task of the Russian national team is the first place in the team standings. Russians have the serious responsibility, after all, the anniversary date, and the championship is at home. Composition is impressive. Although the athletes are quite modest.

Kirill Sidelnikov, Russia: I always have the excitement. But in Russia native walls help us. I worry more because fights will be shown not just on SAMBO.TV, but also on channel  Russia 2, everybody will see everything - friends, relatives. It’s a little disturbing. And why I have such presentation here like a star…there are many champions here, they are all well-known, somebody won 4 or even 5 times. 

At the previous World Championship Russia became the first in team event, winning 23 medals, 17 were gold. Of course, teams of other countries were also seriously preparing for the World Championship in the 75th year of SAMBO.

Shavkat Djuraev, Uzbekistan: I’ve been here 2 times at the World Championship in St. Petersburg, in 2003 and 2008. In 2003 I was the first, in 2008 - the fifth. At this time I want to improve my results. Before that, I had already won. I am a two-time world champion, honored Master of Sports. Our team is well prepared. We hope for a good results and the gold medals. 

Munhbayar Perenley, Mongolia: It’s my first time in St. Petersburg. The weather is good. Strong athletes have come with Mongolian team, the world champions. I have not taken part in the world championships, so I worry a little bit. I wish success all participants in the competition!

Sergey Oshlobanu, Moldova: St. Petersburg is a beautiful city. Opponents are very strong at this championship, but I hope for a good result.

During the three days 27 sets of medals will be played: 9 on each category; among men, women and in combat SAMBO.

Kirill Sidelnikov, Russia: SAMBO, it's not just a hobby. It is а work for me, and the meaning of  my life. I'll just give myself completely to this sport. Only Combat SAMBO, no other fights. For me, SAMBO is the main activity. 

Dmitry Babijchuk, Ukraine: SAMBO for me it is a way of life. I'm training since childhood, and it gave me not just education but also a world view and nature. SAMBO – is everything  for me now. 

The time out of competition will be a great opportunity to all participants to see the famous beauty of the Russian northern capital. Despite the imminent reduction in daylight, evening city lights help to feel the unique atmosphere of St. Petersburg.

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