IJF suspends Putin’s honorary presidency, IFs continue reaction to conflict in Ukraine

Russia's President Vladimir Putin looks on during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics (by Anthony Wallace - Pool/Getty Images)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin looks on during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics (by Anthony Wallace - Pool/Getty Images)

The International Judo Federation has suspended Russian president Vladimir Putin’s title as its honorary president and ambassador, as international sports federations continue to react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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