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Saudi Sambo Committee
Saudi Sambo Committee

Committee Initiatives

Initiatives that serve the committee's goals for spreading and developing SAMBO, and that promote Saudi culture and sports tourism in the Kingdom.

26 initiatives serving 6 goals

1
Spreading SAMBO

Discover SAMBO

A digital library of illustrated books on SAMBO, its history and its rules, built on official FIAS sources and the committee's regulations.

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Spreading SAMBO

SAMBO in Schools

Introductory talks and trial sessions that bring Sport SAMBO to school students, led by qualified coaches.

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Spreading SAMBO

SAMBO in Universities

Student clubs and university championships that open training and competition to university students.

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Spreading SAMBO

SAMBO Day

Yearly events in the Kingdom alongside the International SAMBO Day celebrated by FIAS.

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Youth on the mat

Coaches Development Program

A two-level program that qualifies SAMBO coaches in the Kingdom and raises the quality of club training.

2026Details →
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Youth on the mat

Referees Development Program

A two-level program that qualifies SAMBO referees under the FIAS rules.

2026Details →
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Youth on the mat

Player Registration Campaign

A campaign inviting athletes to register officially with the committee through their clubs.

2026Details →
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Youth on the mat

Youth Talent Discovery

A program that finds young talent, attracts it, sharpens its skills and develops its abilities.

2026Details →
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Youth on the mat

Regional Talent Identification Camp, Riyadh

A camp in Riyadh to test and assess young talent and select the standouts.

2026Details →
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Youth on the mat

Road to the Podium

A pathway that prepares athletes to compete in local, regional and international championships.

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Youth on the mat

Accredited Club

Helping clubs meet the committee's membership requirements: licensing, qualified staff, facilities and equipment.

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Women in SAMBO

Ladies Community Sports Day

An open sports day for women that introduces SAMBO and encourages an active life.

2026Details →
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Women in SAMBO

Girls' SAMBO

Training programs and competitions for girls in Sport SAMBO and Beach SAMBO.

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Women in SAMBO

Women Referees and Coaches

Qualifying women to become SAMBO referees and coaches.

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Hosting championships

The Kingdom Hosts

Working to host regional and international championships in Saudi Arabia.

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Hosting championships

Beach SAMBO on Our Shores

Beach SAMBO championships on the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts, bringing sport and coastal tourism together.

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Hosting championships

SAMBO at Saudi Seasons

SAMBO demonstrations and exhibition bouts at national seasons and events in cities across the Kingdom.

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Hosting championships

Championships at Heritage Sites

Championships and demonstrations at heritage and tourist sites in the Kingdom, bringing sport and history together.

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Hosting championships

SAMBO Guests

A program that introduces visiting delegations and teams to Saudi culture: hospitality, Saudi coffee and historic sites.

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Hosting championships

Saudi Identity on the Mat

Medals, trophies and championship designs inspired by traditional Saudi arts such as Sadu weaving.

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Sport for all

Community Sports Program

A program that brings SAMBO to the community through open activities in neighbourhoods and centres.

2026Details →
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Sport for all

SAMBO for All

Programs that open SAMBO to people with disabilities, based on the FIAS rules for blind and visually impaired SAMBO and for deaf SAMBO.

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Sport for all

The Spirit of SAMBO

Promoting respect, fair play, clean sport free of doping, and sporting tolerance.

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Sport for all

Stories from the Mat

Video content linking SAMBO's values to authentic Saudi values: courage, chivalry and respect for the opponent.

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Digital transformation

SAMBO Portal

Digital services for the SAMBO community: the national ranking, championship results and the club directory.

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Digital transformation

SAMBO Digital Academy

Online courses for referees, coaches and administrators, available any time.

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