Regulations Published for the 2026 World Cadet, Youth and Junior SAMBO Championships

The International SAMBO Federation (FIAS) has published the regulations for the 2026 World Cadet, Youth and Junior SAMBO Championships. Cadets, Youth and Juniors will take to the mats, with the event set to run from October 2-4 in Thessaloniki, Greece.

The tournament will be held at the PAOK Sports Arena, one of the city's most recognisable sporting venues. Opened in 2000 and affectionately known to local fans as “Palataki” (the “little palace”), it is the largest privately owned arena in Greece, with seating for more than 8,500 spectators.

Athletes representing their national SAMBO federations across the following age groups are eligible to compete:

Cadets (boys and girls), born 2010-2012, ages 14-16

Youth (men and women), born 2008-2010, ages 16-18

Juniors (men and women), born 2006-2008, ages 18-20

Junior Combat SAMBO, born 2006-2008 – men only

The regulations set out weight categories for each age group, separately for men and women, from the lightest through to the heaviest, including an absolute category. Athletes may compete in only one discipline, one age category, and one weight category.

To be admitted to the championships, national SAMBO federations must complete registration through the online licensing and competition registration system in the FIAS Database.

All participating athletes are required to complete one of the approved anti-doping education courses and obtain the relevant certificate – without it, accreditation and participation will not be granted. Athlete selection for doping control will be carried out in accordance with the FIAS Anti-Doping Rules.

Full details of the tournament, including the complete regulations, are available on the event page in the calendar on the official FIAS website: 2026 WORLD CADET, YOUTH AND JUNIOR SAMBO CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Follow the championships live at www.sambo.live.