PH to host 2026 Asia Oceania Sambo Championships

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Rolling Back into the Spotlight Philippines to Host 2026 Asia Oceania Sa
Sambo Championships

The Philippines is poised to make a significant impact on the international
international sports stage as it prepares to host its first-ever Asia and O
Oceania Sambo Championships in 2026. This momentous event will bring togeth
together top-notch athletes from 29 countries, competing for 72 gold medals
medals across youth, junior, and adult divisions.

A New Era of Exposure

Sanctioned by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) and the Sambo Union
Union of Asia and Oceania (SUAO), with the backing of the Philippine Sports
Sports Commission (PSC), this championship solidifies the Philippines as a 
premier destination for international combat sports. As PSC Chairman Patric
Patrick Gregorio emphasized, Sambo is a sport that needs exposure in the P
Philippines. Although it's not an Olympic sport, it is included in the Worl
World Games and Asian Games, and we hope grassroots development will allow 
it to flourish.

From Hiatus to Hub

After a hiatus from international events, this championship marks a signifi
significant milestone for Philippine sports tourism. With over 500 delegate
delegates expected to converge in Manila, this event will not only showcase
showcase the city's historic landmarks and vibrant culture but also highlig
highlight its potential as a hub for international sports events.

Sambo The Sport with Potential

As Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. (PSFI) President Paolo Tancontian noted,
noted, In our 10 years as an association, we have produced a world No. 1 a
and Asian champion in Sydney Tancontian, and we hope she inspires young ath
athletes as we host this championship. The sambo event will feature two co
core disciplines sport sambo, emphasizing throws, submissions, and ground 
control; and combat sambo, a high-intensity hybrid that integrates strikes,
strikes, kicks, and grappling techniques.

A Powerhouse of Competition

Athletes from powerhouse nations such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, 
and South Korea, along with Oceania's finest competitors, will come togethe
together to vie for continental supremacy. This event will be staged under 
the auspices of the National Sport Tourism–Inter Agency Committee, chaired 
by Gregorio.

A Call to Action

As we gear up to host this prestigious event, let us recognize the signific
significant impact it will have on our country's sports landscape. By suppo
supporting grassroots development and hosting international events like thi
this championship, we can create a lasting legacy for sambo in the Philippi
Philippines.

Conclusion

The 2026 Asia Oceania Sambo Championships is more than just an internationa
international sporting event – it represents a new era of exposure for Phil
Philippine sports tourism. As we prepare to welcome elite athletes from aro
around the world, let us seize this opportunity to showcase our country's p
potential as a premier destination for international combat sports.

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