The International Taekwondo Federation announced on Monday its decision to withdraw the Russian president, Vladimir Putinthe 9th dan honorary black belt which was awarded in November 2013.
“World Taekwondo strongly condemns the brutal attacks on innocent lives in Ukrainewhich go against our vision of ‘Peace is more precious than victory’ and the values of respect and tolerance that we promote,” they said in a statement.
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Likewise, World Taekwondo reported through its social networks that, following what was suggested by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it also will omit the flag and anthem of Russia – and that of its ally Belarus – in all competitions.
World Taekwondo strongly condemns the brutal attacks on innocent lives in Ukraine, which go against the World Taekwondo vision of “Peace is More Precious than Triumph” and the World Taekwondo values of respect and tolerance.#PeaceIsMorePreciousThanTriumphhttps://t.co/nVTdxDdl2I
— World Taekwondo (@worldtaekwondo) February 28, 2022
“In solidarity with the IOC, no Russian or Belarusian flags or national anthems will be displayed or touched at World Taekwondo events. World Taekwondo and the European Taekwondo Union (EU) will not organize or recognize Taekwondo events in Russia and Belarus”, they detailed.
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This announcement is added to that of the International Judo Federationwho this Sunday decided to suspend Putin as honorary president and ambassador of the organization after the Russian offensive in Ukraine.
“In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of the status of Mr. Vladimir Putin as honorary president and ambassador of the International Judo Federation,” they confirmed in a statement. release.
In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation.https://t.co/QQDZbF6rfd
— Judo (@Judo) February 27, 2022
