Sambo Disciplines

European Sambo Federation competitions are held in sport and combat sambo for men and women, as well as in beach sambo.

Age groups

The European Youth Championships are held for boys and girls aged 16–18 and juniors aged 18–20; the European Cadet Championships take place every two years. Since 2026 junior combat sambo medals have been contested at the European Youth Championships. The World Masters Championships are held for men aged 35 and over in seven age groups.

Weight categories

At the 2026 FIAS World Championships in sport and combat sambo, men compete at 58, 64, 71, 79, 88, 98 and over 98 kg, and women at 50, 54, 59, 65, 72, 80 and over 80 kg.