A range of sports have taken action against Russian and Belarusian athletes, teams and officials after the IOC's recommendation to ban them from sport following the invasion of Ukraine.
World Athletics has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all events for the foreseeable future, joining the list of sporting bodies sanctioning athletes from the two countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The International Olympic Committee has recommended Russian athletes and officials be banned from sport in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"This is different, as governments, business and other international organisations have imposed sanctions and measures against Russia across all sectors. It had previously resolved to move the 2022 European Curling Championship away from Russian city Perm.The International Equestrian Federation executive board called for all international events to be removed from Russia and Belarus.The International Fencing Federation said it had implemented the IOC's recommendation from February 25 to move or cancel events in Russia and Belarus, adding that further discussions on the matter were taking place.
It also revoked Russia's hosting rights to the 2023 World Junior Championship and will look for a new host in the next months.The International Judo Federation cancelled the Grand Slam in Kazan, Russia, which should have taken place in May. Motorsport's governing body FIA condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine but said Russian and Belarusian drivers could compete in a neutral capacity, as long as they committed to its principles of peace and political neutrality.World Rowing banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from its international competitions until further notice.World Rugby banned Russia and Belarus from all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities until further notice.
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