From June 4 to 6, the national sambo championship and championship competitions were held in Maykop (Republic of Adygea). The multifunctional sports and recreation complex “Oshten” warmly welcomed 76 athletes from 21 regions of Russia.
The opening ceremony of the competition was attended by Murat Khasanov, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation; Andrei Borodin, Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the Republic of Adygea on Physical Culture and Sports; Viktor Mitrii, Chairman of the Adygea Regional Branch of the OSFSG; and Larisa Samusenkova, Head of the OSFSG Awards Department. The distinguished guests warmly welcomed the participants, wishing them all luck and uncompromising competition.
Throughout the day, awards were contested and the strongest competitors in all weight categories were determined.
Top Three Teams:
Russian Championship:
1 - Republic of Bashkortostan
2 - Republic of Dagestan
3 - Chelyabinsk Region
Russian Youth Championship:
1 - Chelyabinsk Region
2 - Republic of Dagestan
3 - Stavropol Krai

Text: Viktor Mitrii, Andrei Popov
Photo: Viktor Mitrii
Translation: Daria Kudelina