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International Judo Federation Suspends Vladimir Putin As Honorary President

Posted by Amarachi on Sun 27th Feb, 2022 - tori.ng

The IJF announced the suspension on Sunday, Feb. 27, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The International Judo Federation (IJF) has suspended Vladimir Putin as its honorary president.
 
The IJF announced the suspension on Sunday, Feb. 27, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

This means Putin has temporarily lost his most senior official position in world sport.

The IJF said in a statement posted online: "In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation."



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