Milan Djurić, Deputy Mayor of Novi Sad, welcomed those in attendance in his native language at the Opening Ceremony ©FIAS

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A video package highlighting Serbian landmarks was shown ©FIAS
A video package highlighting Serbian landmarks was shown ©FIAS
A local band performed the Serbian national anthem ©FIAS
A local band performed the Serbian national anthem ©FIAS
FIAS vice-president Sergei Eliseev officially opened the World Sambo Championships ©FIAS
FIAS vice-president Sergei Eliseev officially opened the World Sambo Championships ©FIAS


Those not competing must wear masks as part of the anti-virus measures in place, while no spectators may attend ©FIAS
Those not competing must wear masks as part of the anti-virus measures in place, while no spectators may attend ©FIAS
The World Sambo Championships senior medal events are set to start tomorrow ©FIAS
The World Sambo Championships senior medal events are set to start tomorrow ©FIAS
Junior and youth sambo competitors are also in action at this year's World Sambo Championships, as Novi Sad was due to stage these competitions before stepping in to also host the senior events ©FIAS
Junior and youth sambo competitors are also in action at this year's World Sambo Championships, as Novi Sad was due to stage these competitions before stepping in to also host the senior events ©FIAS
Athletes did not appear in person for the Opening Ceremony, with flags for each nation shown instead ©FIAS
Athletes did not appear in person for the Opening Ceremony, with flags for each nation shown instead ©FIAS
Events held during the COVID-19 pandemic such as the Online Sambo Cup were remembered in a video shown after the official opening of the World Sambo Championships ©FIAS
Events held during the COVID-19 pandemic such as the Online Sambo Cup were remembered in a video shown after the official opening of the World Sambo Championships ©FIAS