The first SAMBO Center opened in Ethiopia

The grand opening of the first SAMBO center in Ethiopia took place on November 28 in Addis Ababa. About 100 Ethiopian athletes took part in the first lesson, who trained under the guidance of experienced mentors. The creation of the SAMBO Center in Addis Ababa took place within the framework of the international project "SAMBO in Granite".

A qualified coaching staff was formed to implement the project. In the shortest possible time, a training space was organized, methods and a training schedule were developed. The mentors working in the Center set an ambitious goal for themselves – to participate in the African SAMBO Championships next year and win medals.

According to the head and ideological inspirer of the project "SAMBO in Granite" Pavel Khimchenko, the opening of the SAMBO Center in Ethiopia is only the first step. "SAMBO in Granite" will help bring together all interested sports fans and like-minded people. The centers are planned to be opened jointly with leading educational institutions and associations of various countries.

"The lessons we learn while practicing SAMBO will be useful in everyday life, giving athletes confidence and discipline that go beyond the sport itself," Pavel Khimchenko noted.

The "SAMBO in Granite" project is being implemented by the Karpinsky Institute at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Ethiopia.