Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Presidents Cup Final Report
This was the First Time the Presidents Cup was
held in GB and what a great success it was, this was the ultimate Grappling
event seen in the UK. The Presidents Cup is competed for all over the World at
different venue it was devised as a Show Piece for Sambo and Combat Sambo. This
event is very much a Piece of Theatre with special lighting, entertainment and
continual commentary. The event in the UK was 2 years in the making with FIAS,
Commonwealth Sambo Federation and British Sombo Federation all working in
harmony making this a well run spectacular event attracting 1500 spectators.
The Cup itself is a work of Art studied with various Jewels inlaid in Gold and was supplied by our sponsors "Jewellers of the Northern Capital"
Many VIP's such as Alexander Dmitriyevich Zhukov Deputy PM of Russia and Chairman of Russian Olympic Committee, Vasily Shestakov FIAS President, Lord Simon Reading CSA President, Andrei Klyamko, Alex Kuznetsov, John Whittingdale OBE. MP. Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, Sir John Randle to name a few. This was the first time that Sambo has attracted this quality of VIP to an event in GB
Many VIP's such as Alexander Dmitriyevich Zhukov Deputy PM of Russia and Chairman of Russian Olympic Committee, Vasily Shestakov FIAS President, Lord Simon Reading CSA President, Andrei Klyamko, Alex Kuznetsov, John Whittingdale OBE. MP. Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, Sir John Randle to name a few. This was the first time that Sambo has attracted this quality of VIP to an event in GB
Originally the event was to be staged at the
Old BishopsGate in the Centre London but after much deliberation the organising
committee felt to attract a large audience it was better to find a venue, which
was more attractive and easy to reach, and Andrew Moshanov's suggestion of THE
Glow Dartford was thought ideal. The Glow is part of the Bluewater Shopping
Centre easy to reach by motorway and had free parking.
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| British Team and Officials |
The event had two mats and the competitions
was divided into two section Division 1Teams were Russia, Azerbaijan,
Belorussia, Kazakhstan and Division and Division 3 teams Great Britain,
Commonwealth Africa, Commonwealth America, Commonwealth Australasia/Asia. The
top mat was designated to the Division 1 Teams these were the Showpiece teams
who were here to impress which they certainly did. Yet it was the Division 3
teams that created the most interest with a very patriotic audience waving
their Union Flags. This group was very evenly matched with all them wanting to
reach the Finals against the Division 1 winner all them were realistic knowing
that the idea of beating the Division 1 Professionals was somewhat remote.
Their pride was winning their group this in itself was a major achievement
British Sambo Team was Bradley Belsey u62k,
Casey Belsey u68k, Ashley Costa u74k, Danny Costa u82k, Danny Roberts u90k,
Emily Crawford u64k, Kerry Penfold o64k Combat Sambo Barry Gibson u100k, Karl
Etherington o100k
The UK First match was against Teams
Commonwealth Africa and
what a start, with wins for Bradley Belsey, Casey
Belsey, Ashley Costa, Kerrie Penfold, Danny Carrott, Danny Roberts, Barry
Gibson and Karl Etherington. So 8 win’s for GB what a result which the audience
giving them a standing ovation
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| Ashly recovers |
Next was GB v Commonwealth Team America with 7
wins for GB. This group produced one of the devastating throws of the
tournament, Ashley Costa has won many British Titles in Sambo,
Kurash and Judo
and this was his last tournament as he was to retire after the event, he
favourite technique is a pickup. So it was ironic that he was caught with own
throw and he was thrown so hard that he rendered unconscious, I am glad to sat
he recovered very quickly.
Kurash and Judo
and this was his last tournament as he was to retire after the event, he
favourite technique is a pickup. So it was ironic that he was caught with own
throw and he was thrown so hard that he rendered unconscious, I am glad to sat
he recovered very quickly.
So the British Team achieved what it set out
to do make the Final, which was with Russia. Russia had competing with Kazakhstan,
Belarus and Azerbaijan, this group was impressing the audiences and VIP's a
like. As expected the GB team lost 7 to 2 but have to be honest our 2 wins were
because the Russian players withdrew through injury. Yet the GB team fought
their hearts out and the British Sombo Federation were very proud of their team
and as National Coach John Clarke said no one could have expected more
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| Medal Winners |
The whole was a tremendous success and to get
a real favour of the event please look at the photos’ and Video Clip and hour
long but worth the watch. Talk is that the event may happen again next year in
the UK if this is true I am sure it will be bigger and better.
Final Result:
1st Russia
2nd Great Britain
3rd Commonwealth Africa
3rd Belarus
Monday, October 13, 2014
NO WAY DO I AGREE WITH KIDS DOING COMBAT SAMBO
Have a watch of this Video Clip, I feel there is no justification for young children to be involved in a Sport that allows Full Contact Punching and Kicking. What is worse some do not have Head Guards or shin and Instep plus they allow ground and pound
Thursday, October 09, 2014
NHC Sombo Championships
Northern Home Counties Sombo (Jacket Wrestling) Championships
Sunday 9th November 2014
Bedfordshire Police HQ, Woburn Road, Kempston, Beds MK43 9AX
Weigh In 10:00hrs
Sombo Commences 10:30hrs
FIAS Rules Apply
Cost of Entry £10.00p
Proof of Insurance must be presented
Weights:
- Schoolboys and Girls(8 to 16 at the time of the competition years and must have parental consent)to be matched on the day in accordance with BSF rules.
- Juniors and Cadets16 to 20 years(16 to 17 years must have parental consent) Males:50K, 57K, 62K, 68K, 74K, 82K,90K, 100K&+100. Females will be matched on the day in accordance with BSF rules.
- Senior Males:57K, 62K, 68K, 74K, 82K,90K, 100K&+100
- Senior Females:Will be matched on the day
Awards:Good quality medals will be issued to 1st, 2nd and 2 x 3rd place
The correct uniform must be worn for the senior tournament. Uniform can be purchased or hired on the day.
CLOSING DATE – 17th October 2014
Please send entry forms to PC Daniel Sullivan, Specialist Training Unit, Bedfordshire Police HQ, Woburn Road, Kempston, Beds MK43 9AX. Cheques to be made payable to Bedford Grappling Academy
Please send entry forms to PC Daniel Sullivan, Specialist Training Unit, Bedfordshire Police HQ, Woburn Road, Kempston, Beds MK43 9AX. Cheques to be made payable to Bedford Grappling Academy
Name of Club…………………………………………………………………………………
Name
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Category: Schoolboy/Girl/Junior/Senior
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Weight
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Number of competitors……………………………
Total fees £…………………………………………
Bedfordshire Schoolboy/girl Sombo Championships 2014
Parental/Coach Consent Form
Parental Consent Section
I,…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(parent or legal guardian’s full name)
being the parent/legal guardian of
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(competitor’s full name and date of birth)
consent to him/her competing in the BEDFORDSHIRE Schoolboy/Girl CHAMPIONSHIPS
i.e. in the Schoolboy/Girl age category
Signed (parent/guardian)………………………………………………………………………..
Coach Consent Section
I,…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(name of Club Coach)
agree that the Bedfordshire School Boy/Girl(School Boy/Girl age category)is appropriate for the above named competitor.
Signed (Club Coach)…………………………………………………………………….
Parental/Coach Consent Form
Parental Consent Section
I,…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(parent or legal guardian’s full name)
being the parent/legal guardian of
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(competitor’s full name and date of birth)
consent to him/her competing in the BEDFORDSHIRE JUNIOR SOMBO CHAMPIONSHIPS
i.e. in theJunior age category
Signed (parent/guardian)………………………………………………………………………..
Coach Consent Section
I,…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(name of Club Coach)
agree that the Bedfordshire Schoolboy/Girl (Junior age category) is appropriate for the above named competitor.
Signed (Club Coach)…………………………………………………………………….
Please note: Only competitors who have reached the age of 16 years on the day of competition will be permitted to participate. This form should be completed and presented at the time of weigh-in.
