The International Judo Federation IJF informs about it on its website.
The International Judo Federation IJF reports it has taken From Vladimir Putin honorary presidency away.
Putin was also an IJF ambassador. The union also took away this value.
– The IJF announces that it has removed Putin’s status as honorary president and ambassador due to the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, the union explains.
Putin has a black belt in judo.
Putin has been the honorary chairman of the IJF since 2008.
Various measures by which sports can influence and sanction Putin’s Russia are currently widely discussed in sports circles.
Many sports federations have taken sports competitions out of Russia. These include the final of the Football Champions League and all competitions under the FIS of the International Ski Federation. In addition, Poland and Sweden have stated that they will not agree to play in the World Cup qualifiers against Russia.
Vladimir Putin has a black belt in judo. AOP