Uzbekistan’s National Sambo Championships, held from February 19 to 21 in Tashkent, incorporated a new cooperation between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Anti-Doping Agency of Uzbekistan (UzNADA).

Sambo and wushu have applied to join the International World Games Association (IWGA).

Results at the Russian Sambo Championships, due to take place in Orenburg from February 27 to March 1, will be "unpredictable" because of new weight categories established to fit International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendations.

The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) has expressed its condolences after the death of Antonio Ramirez Rebollar, President of the Sambo and Combat Sambo Association in Mexico.

International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has claimed he is hopeful that full Olympic recognition for the sport will be considered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) later this year. 

A virtual exhibition has been created celebrating the life of Yevgeny Mikhailovich Chumakov, a revered Russian sambo coach who brought through several generations of champions and is considered one the sport's founding fathers.

National Sambo Federation of Ukraine President Vadim Rogach has welcomed the return of competition amid the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Roman Novikov of Russia has been appointed President of the Sambo for the Blind Charitable Foundation.

Organisers expected more than 700 athletes to compete at the Russian Sambo Championships later this month, with places on offer at international events for medallists.

A scientific conference held in memory of Yevgeny Mikhailovich Chumakov, considered one of sambo’s founding fathers, has been postponed because of the coronavirus situation in Russia.

A new sambo venue is set to be built in Krasnodar as the Russian city prepares to launch a bid to stage the European Championships in 2024.

The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

Cypriot Sambo Federation President Marios Andreou has spoken of his desire to create a "fully-fledged sambo school" in the country as he looks to provide more opportunities for children to take up the sport.

The Japan Sambo Championships and Russian President's Cup have been postponed until July 25, when the Olympics are due to be underway, because of coronavirus concerns.