Russian and Belarusian karatekas were left without international competitions

Russian and Belarusian karatekas were left without international competitions

The World Karate Federation (WKF) suspended Russians and Belarusians from international competitions

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international competitions. This was reported on the website of the organization.

WKF announced the temporary suspension of Russians and Belarusians from international tournaments. The organization has indicated that it will monitor the development of the situation.

The statement said that the WKF made the decision after consulting with the national federations. The ban is motivated by the desire to ensure the safety of athletes in international competitions.

On March 5, it became known that the European Karate Federation (EKF) moved the Continental Championship 2023 from Moscow. A new venue for the competition was not named.

On March 2, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in competitions under its auspices. Thus, the Russian fighters will miss the MMA Super Bowl, which takes place in Bahrain from March 8 to 12.

Source: Lenta

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