Changchun National Sambo Officials Course
The Weightlifting, Wrestling and Judo Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China announced that a national sambo level-two referee training course will take place from November 23 to November 26, 2026, in Changchun, Jilin province, sport.gov.cn reported.
Organizers capped enrollment at 143 participants, accepting applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached, according to the governing body’s notice. The training schedule spans three days, with participant check-in set for November 23 and departure scheduled for November 26.
Candidates Must Meet Age and Endorsement Requirements by November 18, 2026
Candidates must not exceed 40 years of age and must be endorsed by provincial sports authorities, regional single-sport associations, industry sports associations, higher education institutions, or the event’s organizers, sport.gov.cn reported. Personal applications are not permitted.
Each nominating organization may put forward a maximum of five candidates. The deadline for submitting stamped paper application scans and electronic versions to [email protected] is November 18, 2026, at 18:00.
Participants Attend Training at Beixu Hotel to Earn Certificates
Participants will report to the Beixu Hotel at Jingyuetan Park, located at No. 5678 Jingyue Avenue in the Nanguan district, by 18:00 on November 23, sport.gov.cn reported. The schedule runs through noon on November 26.
The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical examinations. Attendees who pass both components will receive a level-two sambo referee certificate issued by the national management center, according to the organizers.
Certified Instructors Lead Training Requiring Specific Gear and Identification
Fong Ka Ying, secretary-general of the Hong Kong Sambo Association and an International Sambo Federation (FIAS) and SUAO certified international referee, will serve as an instructor alongside Jiang Lingzhi from Jilin, who also holds FIAS and SUAO international certification, sport.gov.cn reported.
Upon check-in, attendees must present a photocopy of their identification card, two-inch white-background ID photos with their name written on the reverse, a physical application form, and their own sambo training gear, shoes, referee apparel, and referee shoes.
