Thessaloniki hosts record-breaking World Youth Championships
Thessaloniki welcomed 713 athletes from 40 countries on 2–4 October 2026. Held at PAOK Sports Arena, the World Youth SAMBO Championships recorded the largest participation in the event’s history.
Athletes competed for 55 sets of medals across three age groups. Competitors from 25 countries reached the podium. Russia topped the overall team standings, followed by Mongolia and Ukraine.
