Blind and Visually Impaired Sambists Participate in FIAS Training Home Initiative

Blind and visually impaired sambists did not stand aside from the call of the International Sambo Federation to the entire SAMBO community to train at home during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. They took part not only in the FIAS flash mob under the motto “Only together we will defeat the coronavirus”, but also in the Peace and Sport campaign “White Card”. Home training for blind and visually impaired sambists is in a special compilation of the FIAS website.

Roman Novikov, member of the FIAS Commission for Athletes with Different Abilities. At home with children, he conducts training as an athlete and as a coach.

Dmitry Samokhvalov is a member of the FIAS Sambo Demonstration Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired: “It is always important for an active sambo fighter to maintain physical fitness.”

Andrei Demidov, member of the FIAS Sambo Demonstration Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired: “I can’t be without physical activity for a long time, I really miss the SAMBO mat.”

Alexander Kozlov (Belarus), Paralympic Games participant.

Mishiko Shiobrishvili (Georgia), a totally blind fighter: "Physical activity is always good."

Baktyar Musa Uulu (Kyrgyzstan), a totally blind SAMBO and judo fighter: “At the moment I train at home, there is not enough wrestling hall”.

Suidumkan Kabulova (Kyrgyzstan), a visually impaired wrestler in SAMBO and judo. Workout at home.

Mamatibraim Suranov (Kyrgyzstan), a totally blind SAMBO and judo fighter. Home workout.

Javokhir Rakhmonov (Uzbekistan), visually impaired wrestler in SAMBO and judo.

Ahmadshoh Shakhov (Uzbekistan), a visually impaired SAMBO and judo fighter: “During the quarantine period I monitor my physical condition at home.”

Rustam Jumaev (Uzbekistan), visually impaired wrestler in SAMBO and judo. Maintaining physical fitness at home.

Daniil Antonov (14 years old), along with his brother Vladislav Antonov (11 years old), students of the Laishevsky correctional boarding school for the blind and visually impaired. Training under the supervision of a mother at home.

Nikita Linik (Russia), a totally blind SAMBO and judo fighter: “I regularly train at home during the quarantine period.”