This event, which occurred from the 1 until 3 June in Cairo, Egypt, served as the perfect platform to recognise and honor the remarkable performances of athletes from across the continent.

President of the African SAMBO Confederation Dalil Scalli presented diplomas to four sambists who achieved high results at continental and world tournaments.

Diplomas were awarded to two-time World Champion in Combat SAMBO and multiple African Champion Seidou Njimouluh from Cameroon. World Champion in Combat SAMBO and multiple African Champion Maxwell Djantou Nana, also from Cameroon, was similarly honored. 

Bronze medalist of the World Sambo Championships and African Champion Mustapha MOUKNAJ from Morocco, along with silver medalist of the World Youth and Junior SAMBO Championships and African Champion Seif Eddine AHANI from Morocco, also received diplomas.

According to Njimouluh the level of professional skill of athletes in Africa is growing. "Of course, we cannot yet fully compare it with the international one, but it is obvious that it is higher and higher every year. I am sure that in a year the progress will become even more noticeable," said Njimouluh. 

"Nobody expected an easy walk, because every tournament is a battle, and every fight requires maximum concentration. All I wanted today was to defeat my opponents according to the rules of SAMBO.

"I had to show what I could do in this sport, make the most of all my knowledge and skills, and be better than my opponents on the mat," he told the athlete while talking about his path to the gold medal at the 2024 African SAMBO Championships.