Sambo : New Season Kicks Off

The Mfandena Gymnasium in Yaounde was the venue of the 2024 sambo edition of the tournament called Grand Prix Jean Paul Mbouelle coupled with the opening of the 2024 Sambo season recently. Organised by the Cameroon Sambo Federation (FECASAMBO), the competition brought together over 100 athletes from clubs across the country. Inhabitants of Yaounde and its environs had another opportunity to watch young athletes display rich techniques in sambo. 
The competition unfolded in the men’s and women’s categories. This year’s opening of season was particular in that it equally served as selection test for athletes for the African Sambo Championship that will take place in Egypt in the days ahead. The competition was equally preparations for athletes for the All Africa Games ongoing in Accra, Ghana. The athletes put up remarkable performances in several categories in the sambo sport and sambo combat disciplines. Medals and attestations were handed over to the athletes who distinguished themselves in the competition.  
The Chief of Service of Civil Sports in the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, Elise Florence Kana congratulated the athletes for their performance and said the sports discipline should be encouraged. The President of the Cameroon Sambo Federation, François Mbassi expressed satisfaction with the performances of the players. He said the competition was equally the first anniversary of the creation of the Cameroon Sambo Federation. T...