Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant breach of its international obligations. Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between nations form the foundation of international sport. We, as a collective of like-minded nations, affirm our support for international sport organizations’ position that:…
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Russian sailors suspended from international sailing competition
Today World Sailing joined the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and global sports organisations in taking the decision to suspend participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in World Sailing owned and sanctioned competitions and events until further notice. By implementing these measures, World Sailing is supporting a united and coordinated approach within the global…
IFF SUSPENDS THE NATIONAL FLOORBALL FEDERATION OF RUSSIA AND THE FLOORBALL FEDERATION OF BELARUS
The IFF has announced today the decision to suspend the National Floorball Federation of Russia (NFFR) and the Floorball Federation of Belarus with immediate effect. Both Floorball Federations are suspended from all International Floorball activity for an indefinite time. There will be no floorball related events organised in the Russian Federation and Belarus during the time of the…
ISU Statement on the Ukrainian crisis – Participation in international competitions of Skaters and Officials from Russia and Belarus
The ISU Council reiterates its solidarity with all those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and our thoughts are with the entire Ukrainian people and country. The ISU Council reaffirms its full solidarity with the ISU Members in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Speed Skating Federation and the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation. The ISU Council will evaluate…