The sports world is taking action against Vladimir Putin and Russia as the nation continues to attack Ukraine.
Putin is a big fan of hand-to-hand combat, especially judo. He’s both practiced the sport personally and taken it in as a spectator at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends judo training at Yug Sport complex, on Feb. 14, 2019 in Sochi, Russia.Speaking of the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee on Monday recommended that athletes from Russia and Belarus, which has allied with Russia as it invades Ukraine, be prohibited from competing in Olympic events.
The sanctions from the sports world don’t end there. FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia from competing in soccer events, including this summer’s World Cup. The International Swimming Federation canceled the world junior swim titles, which were scheduled to be held in Russia this summer.
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