- Cameroonian sambist Seidou Njimouluh has been nominated for the 2024 World Games Athlete of the Year Award
- As a two-time World Combat SAMBO Champion and the first African to win gold at the World SAMBO Championships in 2020, Njimouluh has become an inspiration for athletes across Africa
- With voting set to begin on January 9, 2025, fans are encouraged to support him by casting daily votes to help him secure this prestigious title
Cameroonian sambist Seidou Njimouluh has been nominated for the 2024 World Games Athlete of the Year Award, a recognition that underscores his exceptional talent and contributions to the sport of SAMBO.
Nominated alongside 22 other elite athletes, the winners will be determined by public votes. The voting period opens on January 9, 2025, and closes on January 31, 2025.
Supporters can cast their votes daily via The World Games website, with each voter allowed one session per day. Fans are encouraged to vote consistently to help Njimouluh secure this prestigious title.
As he competes against top-tier athletes from various disciplines, including judo champion Tina Trstenjak and wrestling star Dmitry Meliakh , Njimouluh’s nomination is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
Njimouluh is a two-time World Combat SAMBO Champion, with one of his most celebrated victories at the 2023 World SAMBO Championship in Yerevan, Armenia, where he clinched gold in the -98 kg category by defeating Russia’s Abdulkhalim Dzhavatkhanov.
Born and raised in Cameroon, Njimouluh began his martial arts journey at a young age. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a prominent figure in SAMBO, a discipline that fuses elements of judo, boxing, and wrestling.
His breakthrough moment came in 2020 when he became the first African to win gold at the World SAMBO Championships, a milestone that has inspired countless athletes across the continent.
Njimouluh has participated in several prestigious competitions, including the 2020 World SAMBO Championships, where he won gold. He also shined at the 2023 World SAMBO Championships and showcased his dominance at the African SAMBO Championships in both 2014 and 2022.
His victories have not only brought him personal accolades but have also raised awareness of SAMBO in Cameroon, where he actively advocates for increased support and resources for athletes.
Looking ahead, Njimouluh is set to compete in the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China.
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