Stepan Popov

Stepan Popov is a decorated sambo athlete, recognized as a world champion and a two-time European champion. He has also won the World Cup and triumphed at the European Games. In 2020, Popov became an advocate for political change in Belarus, publicly supporting protests against the alleged rigging of presidential elections and initiating a letter from free athletes. His commitment to both sports and social justice has made him a prominent figure in the fight for democratic freedoms in his country.