Sport Sambo Affiliation date 2008 | Abbreviation PSFI Headquarters Davao City | |
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Regional affiliation Asian SAMBO Federation (Asia) | ||
The Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. (PSFI) is the national governing body of the Russian martial arts of sambo in the Philippines and is a member of Asian SAMBO Federation since October 5, 2008.
History
Initially organized as SAMBO Pilipinas, the Pilipinas Sambo Federation (PSFI) gained recognition from the Fédération Internationale de Sambo (FIAS) as the national governing body of sambo in the Philippines in 2015.
The Philippines through the federation sent a delegate composing of one competitor at the World Sambo Championships in Casablanca, Morocco in November 2015, the first time the country competed in the tournament. The sole Filipino entry finished 7th at the Combat sambo category. The sporting body also organized the first National Championship in March 31, 2016 at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City.
The organization is securing accreditation as a National Sports Association. By December 2016, the PSFI is already preparing necessary documents for it to be recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee. The PSFI plans to conduct a launch of the sport in the country in 2017.