After Russia’s blatant invasion of Ukraine, sports organizations around the world have announced their boycott of Russia. A few days ago, the World Taekwondo Federation announced that in protest of Russia’s “invasion of Ukraine”, it had decided to revoke the 9-dan honorary black belt in taekwondo awarded to Putin in November 2013.
The World Taekwondo Federation also stated that it would follow in the footsteps of the International Olympic Committee and prohibit the appearance of the Russian flag and national anthem in taekwondo competitions under the World Taekwondo Federation.
A few days ago, the International Judo Federation announced that Putin’s status as honorary chairman and ambassador of the International Judo Federation was suspended.
Putin, who was born in KGB, is a judo master. He has been practicing judo since the sixth grade of elementary school. He has won two judo championships in his hometown of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). In 2008, Putin was awarded the title of honorary president of the International Soft Federation. In 2012, Putin was awarded the title of 8th Dan of Judo by the International Johor Bahru.
On February 28, local time, the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee announced that the Russian government that used force against Ukraine and the Belarusian government that supported Russia had violated the principle of the “Olympic Truce”. “Russian and Belarusian practices have already prevented Ukrainian athletes from participating in international events. Therefore, the IOC announced “with a heavy heart” that it recommends that international sports associations, as well as organizers of other sports, no longer invite Russian and Belarusian athletes Athletes and officials participate and attend international sporting events.”
The International Olympic Committee also announced the revocation of the “Olympic Medal” previously awarded to Russian-related personnel, including Putin, Chernyshenko, and Deputy Chief of Staff Kozak.
On March 1, the International Skating Union (ISU) issued an official statement banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from all its competitions.
The statement read: “On the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee, the International Skating Federation has banned Russian and Belarusian figure skaters, speed skaters and short track speed skaters from participating in international events, including the World Championships and other ISU-owned events, until further notice. Notice. This decision is effective immediately. The same sanctions apply to Russian and Belarusian staff.”
The Lakers presented the No. 43 jersey to Qin Gang, the Chinese ambassador to the United States
According to the Chinese Embassy in the United States, on the evening of February 27, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Qin Gang met with NBA Vice President Tan Huimin, Los Angeles Lakers President Jenny Buss and Lakers legend Robert Horry in Los Angeles.
Qin Gang said that basketball is not only a popular sport for the Chinese and American people, but also a common language and an important bond that promotes mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, especially young people. Over the years, the NBA League and the Los Angeles Lakers have been widely loved by Chinese fans, and the Los Angeles Lakers have many fans in China. Under the new situation, China hopes that the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers will continue to play an active role and make greater contributions to promoting China-US people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation and helping the development of China’s basketball career.
After the meeting, the Los Angeles Lakers presented Ambassador Qin with the No. 43 jersey representing the 43rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States and the 43rd anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets’ visit to China.
Marketing cooperation
Su Bingtian as Lanju brand ambassador
On March 1, Su Bingtian, an Asian trapeze, became the brand ambassador of Lanju. It is worth mentioning that the brand of Lanju comes from Su Bingtian’s hometown of Zhongshan, Guangdong.
Su Bingtian wrote on Weibo, it seems that he can’t hide it and unlock a new identity: Lanju brand ambassador, I will introduce to you the domestic brand I have used since I was a child @林Ju2022 Let’s run hand in hand, accelerate forward, and work together for Add vitality to healthy life!
Guo Jingjing as the brand spokesperson of the cotton era
On March 1, Cotton Times officially announced the “Queen of Diving” Guo Jingjing as the brand spokesperson.
On the same day, the official Weibo of Cotton Times released a large advertising image of the spokesperson. The film tells about Guo Jingjing’s mental journey of changing roles, his physical and mental education for children and his devotion to environmental protection. Guo Jingjing’s gentle and calm attitude to life makes everyone feel her way of getting along with herself, her family and nature, and protects every love and peace of mind.
Dongpeng Special Drink became the official designated functional drink of the Hangzhou Asian Games
On February 28, Dongpeng Beverage launched the canned Dongpeng Special Drink “China Golden Can” with an upgraded brand image, and officially announced that Dongpeng Special Drink became the “Official Designated Functional Drink of the Hangzhou Asian Games”.
Since 2018, Dongpeng Special Drink has sponsored the RNG e-sports team for five consecutive years; since 2021, Dongpeng Special Drink has become a strategic partner of the Chinese breakdance national team. Dongpeng Special Drink helps athletes fight for glory and inspires young people’s love and fighting spirit for sports.
Dongpeng Beverage’s 2021 financial report shows that last year, the company achieved revenue of about 6.978 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 40.72%, and the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 1.193 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.9%. Among them, the main product “Dongpeng Special Drink” accounted for 94.66% of the revenue.
Brazilian Football Federation and Mexican used car platform Kavak reach partnership
Recently, the Brazilian Football Association established a partnership with the Mexican used car platform Kavak. Until 2025, the company will be a sponsor of Brazil’s men’s, women’s and youth teams. The agreement is part of Kavak’s strategy to strengthen its long-term brand in Brazil.
Kavak can be activated in physical stores, digital platforms and marketing campaigns using the Brazilian Football Federation’s branding, which will also be featured on the coaches of the Brazilian men’s national team.
Industry dynamics
Turkish players refuse to put on Ukrainian solidarity T-shirts: this is what happens in Europe
On March 1, Erzurum lost 0-1 at home to Ankara Gucu in the Turkish League One at the weekend. Before the match, players on both sides wore specially made white T-shirts with the slogan “Say no to war” as a way to support Ukraine.
Erzurum captain Aykut Demir, 33, refused to wear the T-shirt.
Demir explained his actions in an interview after the game. He said: “Thousands of people are killed every day in the Middle East and they keep silent; it happens in Europe and they act like this. I don’t want to wear this T-shirt because it’s not made for all countries. If I wear it, and my conscience can’t handle it.”
The penultimate round of 12!AFC official announcement: National football vs Saudi Arabia to be played in UAE on March 24
On March 1, the AFC officially announced that the top 12 match between the national football team and Saudi Arabia will be played at the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on March 24.
According to the schedule, this game is the nominal home field of the national football team, and will be played on a neutral stadium due to epidemic prevention and control reasons.
It is reported that the Chinese men’s football team will go to Haikou City for training on March 3. According to the requirements of epidemic prevention and control, the senior national football team plans to postpone the original plan to go to the UAE on March 10 to prepare for the top 12 match. later than March 17.
In the last two rounds of the top 12, the national football team will play Saudi Arabia on March 24 and Oman on March 29.
AFC official: Changchun Yatai withdraws from 2022 AFC Champions League
On March 1, the AFC officially announced that Changchun Yatai will withdraw from the 2022 AFC Champions League. According to the “2022 AFC Champions League Competition Regulations”, the play-offs originally scheduled for Changchun Yatai on March 15 will be cancelled; the winner of the AFC Champions League qualifier between Sydney FC and Kaya on March 8 will be placed directly Group H.Return to Sohu, see more
