The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin was suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF, for its acronym in English) after the invasion launched against Ukraine, the sports entity announced on Sunday.
“Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, The International Judo Federation announced the suspension of the status of Vladimir Putin as honorary president and international ambassador of the Judo Federation,” the IJF said in a statement.
accomplished judoka -He is 8th dan, one of the highest ranks in the discipline-the Russian president shows off his sporty character and has often promoted a healthy lifestyle.
His image contrasts sharply with that of his predecessor Boris Yeltsin, who was known for his drinking.
On Sunday, in the fourth day of the offensive in Ukraine launched by Putinthe battle to control Kiev, the capital, continued.
On Saturday, the Western powers announced new sanctions to isolate Russia from world marketsincluding excluding Russian banks from the Swift interbank connection system.
In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation.https://t.co/QQDZbF6rfd
— Judo (@Judo) February 27, 2022
In addition, some of them announced the delivery of additional weapons to Ukraine.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to have important consequences in professional sports, with canceled competitions, refusals to face Russia, athletes declared ‘personas non grata’ and sponsorships in the air. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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