Russian sambo wrestlers won five medals on the first day of the world championships.
The Russian team won five medals on the first day of the Sambo World Championships which are held in Tashkent. The team has three gold medals, one silver and one bronze. Athletes from 101 countries participate in the tournament.
Anton Demidov and Also Nasirova in blind sambo, as well as Demid Volkov in combat sambo, became world champions. The latter won his first world title at the age of 19. Sofia Amelyukova won silver in sports sambo, and Aleksandr Peshnichnik got bronze.
The championship will continue until November 8. Russian athletes are expecting new battles and a chance to replenish their medal collection.