Russia lifts Sambo President’s Cup

Published 1 Aug, 2010 10:53 | Updated 6 Aug, 2010 16:51

The Russian sambo team has beaten Belarus to take home the President’s Cup for the fourth year in a row.

Initially, the martial art of sambo was developed exclusively for Russia's military and police force in the 1930s. Now it is looking to be included in the Olympic Games.

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