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Viktor Lukashenko congratulates sambists on success at World Cup in Uzbekistan

The Belarusian team won 11 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 6 bronze) at the World Championships in Tashkent. The head of the NOC noted the high world level of the national sambo school.

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Viktor Lukashenko congratulates sambists on success at World Cup in Uzbekistan

Belarusian sambists won 11 medals at the world championship in Tashkent, taking fourth place in the overall medal standings among hundreds of countries. This was reported in the press service of the National Olympic Committee (NOC).

The winners of the world championship were Anfisa Kopaeva and Maria Kondratieva. The national team also has 3 silver and 6 bronze awards.

President of the NOC Viktor Lukashenko sent congratulations to the athletes. The medals won at the main start of the season confirm the high world level of the national sambo school.

“Thanks to experienced mentors, she educates talented and purposeful athletes who adequately protect the colors of the Belarusian flag at competitions of the highest rank in conditions of serious competition,” the head of the NOC said.

Photo: NOC of Belarus

Source: ОНТ ↗

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