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Published on 28.02.2022
Judo » The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the “suspension” of the status of honorary president and ambassador of Vladimir Putin. An accomplished judoka – he is 8th dan, one of the highest grades in the discipline – the Russian president willingly displays his sporty character and has often promoted a healthy lifestyle. His image notably contrasts sharply with that of his predecessor Boris Yeltsin, whose alcoholic escapades had toured the world in the 1990s. ATS
