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As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, various international sports organizations have begun to ban On the country and its athletes.
Below, we take a look at the governing bodies that have so far either suspended Russian teams from competitions or snatch The country of its right to host the events.
on Monday, FIFA and UEFA announced in a joint statement that they have suspended All Russian international and club teams from their competitions “until further notice”.
Although there were no Russian teams remaining in UEFA’s Men’s or Women’s Champions League and Men’s Conference League, Spartak Moscow’s match against RB Leipzig in the Europa League has been cancelled, with the German club now advancing to the quarter-finals. Is.
Internationally, FIFA’s jurisdiction over World Cup qualifiers means that, as it stands, Russia will miss its World Cup playoffs against Poland, scheduled for March 24 – and could possibly miss football’s showpiece event as a result. Is.
“Football is in complete solidarity here and in full solidarity with all those affected in Ukraine,” the joint statement said. “Both Presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again become a vector for unity and peace among peoples.”
Reading: FIFA and UEFA suspended all Russian international and club teams from competitions.
On Monday, World Rugby announced that it had suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus “from all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities until further notice”, as well as the suspension of rugby union of Russia’s World Rugby membership. Had done it.
Russia had not yet qualified for next year’s Men’s Rugby World Cup.
“World Rugby condemns Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and the facilitation of this action by Belarus,” the statement said.
“The Global Rugby family stands in solidarity with all those affected by these deeply disturbing events and joins the global community in calling for the restoration of peace.
“The decision has been taken in the interests of rugby’s values of solidarity, integrity and heartfelt respect. World Rugby is also in contact with the partners of the Ukraine Rugby Federation and has pledged its full support to the rugby community in the country.
On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) suspended all international and club teams from Russia and Belarus from competing in all IIHF competitions or events in each age group.
The IIHF said the decision affects several tournaments, including May’s men’s world championships in Finland, where Russia and Belarus will no longer be able to compete.
The IIHF said Russia would also be stripped of the right to host the World Junior Championships in 2023.
“The IIHF is not a political entity and cannot influence decisions on the war in Ukraine,” IIHF President Luke Tardiff said in a statement.
“Nevertheless it is our duty to look after all our members and participants and therefore we must do everything possible to ensure that we conduct our events in a safe environment for all teams participating in the IIHF World Championship programme. are able to do.
“We were incredibly shocked to see the pictures that have emerged from Ukraine. I have been in close contact with members of the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine and we expect all Ukrainians that this conflict can be resolved peacefully and without the need for violence.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced on Tuesday that it is stripping Russia of hosting rights for this year’s men’s volleyball world championship.
Russia was set to host the World Championships from 26 August to 11 September.
“Following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, the FIVB is deeply concerned about the escalating situation and the safety of the people of Ukraine,” the statement said.
“The FIVB Board of Administration has come to the conclusion that it would be impossible to prepare and stage the World Championships in Russia because of the war in Ukraine.”
The FIVB followed that decision by announcing that all Russian and Belarusian national teams, clubs and officials, as well as beach and snow volleyball athletes, would be suspended from all events until further notice.
On Monday, the World Curling Federation announced it would remove all Russian entries from the upcoming world championships, should there be no objections, during its three-day evaluation window.
Canada is to host the women’s world championships from March 19 to March 27 and the men’s mixed doubles, senior, wheelchair and junior championships in Las Vegas from April 2 to 10 have also been affected.
“The World Curling Federation strongly condemns the military action taken by the Russian government in its invasion of Ukraine and looks forward to a quick and peaceful resolution of the situation,” the statement said.
The International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday that it has suspended Russian and Belarusian skaters from participating in all international ice skating competitions, including the ISU Championships and other ISU events.
The governing body said the suspension will come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force until further notice.
“The ISU Council reaffirms its full solidarity with ISU members in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Speed Skating Federation and the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation. The ISU Council will evaluate the possibilities of prompt humanitarian assistance to its Ukrainian ISU members.
“The ISU Council will continue to closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and its impact on ISU activity and will take additional steps as necessary.”
On Tuesday, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) withdrew the FINA order previously given to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin was awarded FINA’s highest honor in October 2014, as a result of “significant support in the organization of major FINA events in Russian soil”. […] and to provide increased value to aquatics in Russian society and around the world.”
However, the governing body prohibited Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in their competitions.
FINA stated that no athlete or team from Russia or Belarus may compete under the countries’ names or national flags, but may be accepted as neutral.
On Sunday, FINA canceled the World Junior Championships to be held in Kazan, Russia in August, but continues the World Short-course Championships (25m) to be held in the same city in December.
“FINA is deeply concerned about the impact of the war on the aquatic community and the wider population of Ukraine. FINA will continue to monitor the critical situation carefully and make further decisions as appropriate,” it said in a statement.
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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on Tuesday that it is suspending all Russian athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus from participating in BWF-sanctioned competitions.
The BWF had already canceled all tournaments in Russia and Belarus with immediate effect and the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes will begin at the German Open on March 8.
A “small number” of Russian athletes who have already arrived in Spain for the para badminton tournament will be allowed to compete, but will do so as neutral athletes without a flag or anthem.
“BWF is committed to supporting the people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian badminton community as part of the sporting movement’s mission to promote peace and solidarity among all peoples,” the statement said.
Last week, the International Skiing Federation (FIS) announced that all remaining events for this season’s World Cup in Russia would be cancelled.
The decision affects six events in total, with the FIS already looking for countries to replace Russia as host.
The FIS on Tuesday suspended the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in all its competitions.
“The FIS Council does not take lightly the decision not to allow any athlete to take part in any competition and is only doing so in accordance with the FIS statues, which state that ‘FIS conducts its activities in a politically neutral manner. activities’, which is a cornerstone of the FIS values adopted by its 140 member states,” a statement read.
“The Council expressed its deep and sincere hope that the conflict in Ukraine would quickly end and the international sports community could begin the process of healing and once again compete with all athletes and nations.
“As previously announced, the FIS, in solidarity with the Ski Federation of Ukraine, is providing immediate financial, logistical and technical assistance to Ukrainian athletes and teams until they are able to return home safely. ”
Last week, Formula One announced that it has canceled the Russian Grand Prix scheduled for 25 September this year, saying it is “impossible” that the race go ahead “under the current conditions”.
“We look at developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and look forward to a swift and peaceful solution to the current situation,” F1 said in a statement.
The FIA, motorsport’s governing body, is reportedly meeting partly on Tuesday to discuss the participation of F1’s only Russian driver, Nikita Mazepin, in this season’s world championship.