FIAS will hold a coaches' seminar in Cyprus ©FIAS

The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) have invited experts to attend a coaches' seminar in Limassol.

The event has been arranged in cooperation with the Cyprus Sambo Federation, who will act as hosts.

It will take place from September 28 to October 2.

The training programme of the event will be led by FIAS sports director Dmitry Maksimov.

Organisers state it will feature enhanced theoretical and practical parts.

"Participants will discover the unique sambo techniques applied at times by experienced masters, as well as study those subtleties of this martial art that make the athletes champions," FIAS said.

"The seminar will be followed by an examination."

Theory and practical elements will be assessed ©FIAS
Theory and practical elements will be assessed ©FIAS

Following the conclusion of the event, those who successfully pass will be awarded a masters of the seventh level, the second coaching category.

They will hold their level for a period of two years.

The remaining participants will all receive a certificate.

Coaches must have existing experience to be able to take part in the seminar.