FIM announces decisions in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The FIM Board of Directors held an extraordinary meeting on 5 March 2022 in relation to the situation in Ukraine.

After having carefully considered the International Olympic Committee recommendations and the specificity of our sport, the Board of Directors has unanimously condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Henceforth the following provisional urgent and protective decisions have been taken which are effective immediately and stay in force until further notice:

To suspend, for the Motorcycle Federation of Russia (MFR) and the Belarusian Federation of Motorcycle Sport (BFMS), the issuance of FIM licences and the FIM licences already distributed. To suspend the functions of persons from MFR and BFMS acting as FIM Officials and as Commissions members/experts/agents of the FIM. As a result, no Russian and Belarusian riders, teams and officials can take part in any FIM Events and activities.

To suspend the registration of and to cancel all FIM Events such as FIM International Meetings, FIM World Championships and FIM Prize Events taking place in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine and, if applicable, to relocate these FIM Events to another country.

To interrupt any other FIM activities including but not limited to seminars, commissions meetings, training camps taking place in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

The FIM Board of Directors unanimously recommends to all Affiliated Members and Continental Unions to apply these measures at the national and continental levels.

“We stand in sympathy and solidarity with all those suffering as a result of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, and remain in close contact with our affiliate member in Ukraine (FMU)” FIM President, Jorge Viegas confirmed.

“I would like to thank the FIM Board of