The Russians won in four categories of the Combat Sambo League tournament

The Russians became the winners of the Combat Sambo League at a tournament in Moscow. For five years, the League has been gathering the best wrestlers of the country and the world on the carpet. The participants of the tournament on December 15 told about its details.

Everything is being decided here and now. One wrong step, and the opponent is already celebrating the victory. Russian fighters in red sambo jackets are up against the world team in blue from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and even Cameroon.

"The Combat Sambo League tournament brought together athletes who have already established themselves on the world stage. They will have seven bright title fights on the central carpet, each in its own weight category," said Pavel Prolomov, a correspondent for Izvestia.

The beginning for wrestlers from Russia is not easy. In the first match, the victory was given to the representative of Kazakhstan by the decision of the judges. The second fight in a hard-fought fight was taken by an athlete from Tajikistan.

"It's thanks to my mom and brothers who prepared me for this fight," said Behruz Khalimov, the winner in the weight category up to 64 kg.

According to the rules, the duels in the competition go for three rounds, each for three minutes. Rustam Taldiev from St. Petersburg had only 63 seconds. He won ahead of schedule thanks to a choke hold in the first round.

"Yes, the fight went very quickly, but we worked hard and prepared for a very long time. We have been doing this for many years," said Rustam Taldiev, the winner in the weight category up to 71 kg.

One of the key elements is respect for the opponent. Eldar Dolozin from Chita knocked out his opponent, but before rejoicing at the victory, the wrestler cautiously waited for the verdict of the doctors.

"When such moments happen, yes, it's beautiful for the audience, but as an athlete and as a person who was once knocked out, I understand how difficult and difficult it is. First of all, I want to wish my opponent good health," said Eldar Dolozin, the winner in the weight category up to 64 kg.

The stands were constantly exploding with support from wrestlers from their native country. There are also special fans.

"This is my son's first time at my fights. And you know, I had no right to make mistakes. I was supposed to win today," said Magomed Magomedov, the winner in the weight category up to 98 kg.

Sambo teaches you to use force wisely, control yourself, and act responsibly. This evening's performances were an excellent example for aspiring athletes.

"First of all, we were taken out by children, the younger generation. And looking at us, I think they will be motivated and will do the right thing," says Nikolai Rodin, winner in the weight category up to 88 kg.

The biggest representatives of the competition came together in the final match. The Russian against the Cameroonian.

"My coach told me: do this, do that, stay focused, at any moment just move like a gymnast. It worked. I won," said Seydou Nji Mulu, the winner in the weight category up to 98 kg.

This Combat Sambo League tournament is an anniversary one. Over the five years of its existence, it has established itself as one of the most striking and fundamental combat SAMBO projects in the world. And all this is in the context of sports sanctions for our country.

"We decided that our athletes should not suffer. We have created a special professional combat SAMBO League for them, where the guys can improve their skills and level, and, of course, earn additional prizes," said Sergey Eliseev, President of the All—Russian Sambo Federation.

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On November 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on Sambo Day, noting the special role of this type of martial arts in the country's sports and social life. The President stressed that SAMBO has been dynamically expanding its geography and audience in recent years: Russian athletes consistently achieve impressive results at major international tournaments, and the mass movement is supported by the development of the Sambo to School project.

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