Medals
| 1 |  Russia | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |  Belarus | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |  Mongolia | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 |  Armenia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 |  Tajikistan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 |  Moldova | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 World Sambo Championships | |
|---|---|
The 1993 World Sambo Championships were held in Kstovo, Russia on 1993. Championships were organized by FIAS.
| 1 | Russia | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Belarus | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Mongolia | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Armenia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Tajikistan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Moldova | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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