Russia cast into sporting wilderness as major sporting bodies FIFA and UEFA take drastic action
The sporting world has closed its doors to Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
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International Judo Federation suspends Putin’s Honorary Chairmanship
TOKYO: The International Judo Federation (IJF) decided on Sunday in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine to suspend the status of IJF Honorary Chairman and Goodwill Ambassadorship previously granted to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
‘Your legacy will be defined by your actions’ - athletes call for Russia Olympic and Paralympic ban
The presidents of the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee are being urged to ban Russia and Belarus from sporting events, following the invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the Beijing Paralympics starting this Friday, 60 athletes from Ukraine and 14 other countries have sent a letter direct to IOC boss Thomas Bach and his IPC counterpart, Andrew Parsons.
Swimming Australia announces boycott of major event amid ‘appalling’ invasion
Swimming Australia (SA) has declared it will boycott the World Short Course Championships in Russia, saying it is “appalled” by the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
FINA cancels World Junior Championships in Russia
Swimming's global governing body FINA has called off the World Junior Swimming Championships that were set to take place in Kazan, Russia, in late August, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Swimming - FINA cancels World Junior Championships in Russia
Swimming's global governing body FINA has called off the World Junior Swimming Championships that were set to take place in Kazan, Russia, in late August, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Suspended By The International Judo Federation After The Invasion Of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended from his role as honorary president and ambassador of the International Judo Federation (IJF).
La IJF suspende a Putin como presidente de honor
La Federación Internacional de Judo ha suspendido al presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, como presidente de honor y embajador del organismo tras la ofensiva rusa en Ucrania.