Vladimir Putin He is no longer honorary president or ambassador of the International Judo Federation. In a statement, said body has confirmed that the president of Russia has been suspended from the positions he had in this sport.
Everything, because of the Russian attack on Ukraine, which It has also been noted in the world of sports.
“In light of the war in Ukraine, The International Judo Federation announces that it is suspending the status of Mr. Vladimir Putin as honorary president and ambassador of the International Judo Federation.
The Russian president is a great fan of this sport, of which he is also a practitioner and black belt.
In that sense, Russia has a great influence in the world of judo, with a Marius Vizer, president, who is a friend of Putin. In addition, the European Federation is chaired by the Russian Sergey Soloveychik.
Also, many of the sponsorships and the money that comes to judo comes from Russia.
Meanwhile, the Grand Slam that was planned to be played in Kazan is already cancelled.
