The message reads, in part:
“It is encouraging that Russia is holding so many significant international sambo competitions in the year that marks the 80th anniversary of this martial art’s official recognition. The present competition that will award prizes of the Union State of Russia and Belarus is a glowing testament to that.
I am certain that the participants will show fair, beautiful, and victory-oriented wrestling while the Cup will become a celebration of talent and skill to unite sambo’s veterans and youth at Sochi’s Adler Arena.”