FIAS Tribute to Vladimir Shkalov

The International SAMBO Federation expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic death of Vladimir Dmitrievich Shkalov.

Vladimir Dmitrievich will forever remain a legend of Soviet and world SAMBO. Colossal work, the highest efficiency and sincere dedication were behind his outstanding successes and achievements. Five-time World SAMBO Champion, member of the FIAS Hall of Fame, multiple USSR SAMBO Champion, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR Vladimir Dmitrievich devoted his life to sports, popularization of a healthy lifestyle among the younger generation, was and will forever remain an idol of youth, an example of a strong-willed person, for whom nothing is impossible. The merits of Vladimir Dmitrievich in the development of SAMBO and other martial arts are widely known. It is no coincidence that a children's and youth sports school was opened in his honor in the Altai Territory, and a judo festival named after Vladimir Shkalov is held annually in Barnaul.

The whole sambist community, lovers and connoisseurs of martial arts all over the world will forever keep the good memory of the outstanding sambist, a sincere and wonderful person.