06/09/2026
🥋 ROAD TO WORLDS - UZBEKISTAN NOVEMBER 2026
Something bigger is happening at Hamilton Sambo.
From 6–8 November, the Sambo World Championships are being held in Uzbekistan - and Hamish is aiming to be there.
This isn't about getting one athlete to a competition.
For Hamish, Sambo is part of a much bigger goal: developing himself towards future New Zealand representation in judo, while gaining international competition and training experiences that aren't readily available here in New Zealand.
Uzbekistan offers an exciting opportunity to compete at the Sambo World Championships AND experience training within one of the world's strongest judo environments.
For Hamilton Sambo, this is also an opportunity to start building something bigger locally.
Over the next 7 weeks, we're going to be working towards:
🥋 Hamish's preparation for Worlds
🌏 His international development opportunity
👊 Growing Sambo participation in Hamilton
🧒 Developing a junior pathway
🤝 Creating opportunities for athletes from judo, BJJ, wrestling, MMA and other martial arts
💰 Raising the funding needed to make the trip possible!
🎉 Running some fun local events that bring the wider martial arts community together
We're looking to add opportunities.
Hamilton Sambo is a place where athletes come together, cross-train, compete, learn and develop - while Sambo Pathways NZ works towards creating more opportunities across the country.
And this time, Hamish is going to have a big role in helping build it.
We have 7 weeks to make this happen before the World Championships.
We'll be announcing training, fundraising events and other opportunities over the coming weeks.
If you'd like to be involved, support the campaign, help with an event, sponsor Hamish's journey, or simply come and try Sambo - watch this space.
Road to Worlds starts now. 🇳🇿🥋🇺🇿
