Sambo

It's a perfect chance that gives new possibilities for me. SAMBO makes me really happy. The sports festival that brought joy and happiness to so many people will soon be back to our capital. "A. Kharlampiev Memorial" was - both for Moscow and for the National SAMBO Federation - the final rehearsal of the Europe Championships that will be held on Ma... y 17-21 in the same Druzhba Sports Hall. By the way, at the last European Championships that was held in the capital of Bulgaria, the team of France caused a sensation. The French won 1 gold and 2 bronze medals, and took the 4th place in team classification. In Sofia Sports Hall "Universiade", the French anthem was played for the first time in the history of international SAMBO tournaments, as French representative of combat SAMBO, champion in the weight category "up to 100 kg" Nicholas Mbog got up to the upper step of the podium. In the final he gained an impressive victory over the Bulgarian Ivan Stoyanov. The successfully developing French team attracted our attention and we talked to one of the athletes - Francois Drouilly. Francois Drouilly, French national team athlete, 90 kg About tournament These competitions are very important for me. Moscow stage is a serious part of physical and psychological preparation for the European Championships that will be held in Moscow in May. It is so important to find one's own optimal form and to get the level necessary. Unfortunately, I can't be pleased with my result. Russian athletes are very strong for sure. About self-experience I'm doing SAMBO for only two years. I came from judo after the regulations in judo have been changed. About his devotion to SAMBO I like this sport for it's dignity, nobility, real force. SAMBO teaches to work a lot. It's not only trainings and competitions. It is a great part of me. SAMBO is the way of life. During these days "Druzhba" brought together the most devoted SAMBO fans. One of them is the General Secretary of the European SAMBO Federation, and the President of the Italian SAMBO ...Read More