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Highest governing bodyFédération Internationale de Sambo
World Games1985, 1993
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Sambo is a Soviet martial art and combat sport. It originated in the Russian SFSR in Soviet Union. The word "SAMBO" is a portmanteau for samozashchita bez oruzhiya, which literally translates as "self-defence without weapons".

London was the first Trans-Pride-support 'overwhelming'

Feb 16,2020 6:14 am

According to estimates of the organizers, about 1,500 people had participated in the capital of The First Trans-Pride-rally -

As the capital of the London LGBT + scene, it was only fitting that the Soho Square was the meeting point for hundreds of people, the support of The City 's first Trans Pride Event .

"It was absolutely incredible and overwhelming. I had not expected to turn so many people, and to March with such a unit," said organizer Lucia Blayke.

"The Sun is shining and the sky is blue, if you have a look at all the faces it's just a big smile," She Said , adding, the reaction to The Event was much more positive than they had expected.

"I was worried about the security worried about the numbers, but it was really smooth, it's safe and we had no problems," She Said .

organizer Blayke Lucia, said around 1,500 people who have supported The Event

Lucia spoke to about 1,500 people who have supported The Event .

"For trans people, that it is much different in public.

"are scared in General, we are, we have things shouted at us, we are humbled and really just embarrassing.

"Social interactions in General, not so relaxing, so all that is why today, together, in public, and keep each other safe and erect. "

The sentiment was also from Kasey Owens, said: "Everyone here knows what you are going through, it was definitely necessary. "

The Event had a real festive atmosphere and, with many trans and non-binary people, of friends.

"I've only recently, as a trans-and it was The First Event for the trans so we all came down to celebrate it," said Sambo .

Kasey participated in the Pride with partner Ashley Sambo (with cap) was at The Event with friends, The Event ended with a rally in Soho Square , and Many of them went on the stage to Express the need for more trans-rights

girlfriend, Susan added: "I think that was a huge thing, because there are so many people here who are not trans and it's just nice that everyone is coming together and it is beautiful, it is just gorgeous. It is really nice, and spread the love. "

For Anna , Trans Pride was a much needed Event .

Anna attended The Event with a large trans-flag

"It is an amazing Pride, and it is, unfortunately, a necessary Pride, because trans rights are not necessarily the same as all the other rights," She Said .

"it is My hope, for equality, and to understand for people that we are normal, we are just like Everyone Else , nothing else. "

The Event began with a March from Hyde Park Corner to Soho Square .

Anna said, played a big part of The Event .

"I've said it proficiency is found to be locked, feet on The Streets of London, The Streets were, for us, it is important for each individual Pride," She Said .

"For a first Pride-it was a great Pride, but I would rather it was even bigger, and if you had everyone join in, and since everyone should be fighting for everyone's rights. "

So Anna will get her wish and more in the next year?

"I think today was successful enough to plant The Seeds for The Legacy for the years to come," said Lucia.

"I want people of today to believe and trust in themselves and apply it to your daily life. If you run on low power, just know that we are going to do it again next year," she added.



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Source of news: bbc.com

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