The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced on Tuesday that it withdrew from Russia the organization of the 2022 World Cup scheduled for August and September, following the invasion of Ukraine.
“Since Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, the FIVB is very concerned about the aggravation of the situation, and about the safety of Ukrainians. The board of directors came to the conclusion that it would be impossible to prepare and organize the World Cups in Russia due to the war in Ukraine,” the body said in a statement.
France and Poland, respectively Olympic and world champions, had announced over the weekend their intention to boycott this event if Russia remained as host.
The new host country will be announced later, the FIVB specified.
Russia won the silver medal in this sport at the last Tokyo Olympics. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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