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An athlete from the refugee team will perform for the first time at the World SAMBO Championships
At the World SAMBO Championships, for the first time, within the framework of competitions held under the auspices of the International SAMBO Federation, an athlete representing the refugee team will perform, RT reports.
Maria Amyulin Guedes, younger sister of World Champion Maria Guedes, has been granted refugee status in France.
The World Sambo Championship will be held in Bishkek from 11 to 13 November. Athletes from more than 50 countries will take part in the tournament.
The refugee independent athlete team was established in March 2016 and competed for the first time in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Source: Sportbox
