International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has said the world governing body is a "bit bemused" as to why it has not been granted recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and has hinted his belief that the ongoing controversy surrounding Russia could be jeopardising the sport's chances.
International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Athletes' Commission member Laure Fournier has said it is an honour to have followed in the footsteps of Russia's Fedor Emelianenko, one of the sport's biggest stars, in becoming a Peace and Sport Champion for Peace.
A series of Serbian national sambo competitions have taken place in the city of Novi Sad, with more than 200 athletes featuring.
Plans to hold the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Baikal Cup every year have been launched after a successful first edition in Irkutsk.
The memory of Victor Koga, one of Japan's first sambists, was honoured at the first All Japan High School Sambo Championships.
South Korea won a home gold medal on day two of the International Sambo Federation President's Cup in Donghae.
Russia led the way with three gold medals on day one of the International Sambo Federation President's Cup in South Korean city Donghae.
The 2017 International Sambo Federation President’s Cup is due to begin tomorrow in South Korean city Donghae, where around 200 athletes from 12 countries are set to compete.
Tunisia has received Government support for its hosting of the 2018 African Sambo Championships.
The importance of the Mikhail Burdikov Memorial Sambo Tournament has been stressed following the second edition in Russian city Kstovo.
Sambo should become a trademark of Russian sport, a leading official has claimed as it continues its push for recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
A delegation from the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) visited Novi Sad to inspect preparations for this year's Youth and Junior World Championships.
Casablanca held Morocco's first beach sambo competition, which attracted 60 athletes across the different age and weight categories.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was among those in attendance at the eighth edition of the Plotforma S-70 international sambo tournament held in Sochi.
The Ukrainian National Sambo Federation held a seminar for referees and coaches to increase standards.
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