“There is no excuse for such actions.” The Russian Kickboxing Federation responded to the actions of a coach suspected of treason

The Russian Kickboxing Federation condemns the actions of the former coach of the Dagestan national team Akhmad Akhmedov, who is suspected of treason, the organization’s press service told .

On Wednesday, Mash reported that a criminal case of treason was opened against the former head coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team, Akhmad Akhmedov, for his participation in the SVO alongside Ukraine.

— One of the main principles of the activities of the Russian Kickboxing Federation is its patriotic component – from an early age we try to instill in our students love for the Motherland, the tradition of reading and respect for elders . During his work in the Kickboxing Federation of the Republic of Dagestan, Akhmad Akhmedov was not an honored coach of Russia. Nevertheless, Akhmad Akhmedov’s students stood on the podiums of international competitions, proudly listened to the anthem of our country and raised the Russian flag over their heads.

In 2016, Akhmedov was dismissed from the post of head coach of the Republic of Dagestan kickboxing team in the Full Contact discipline, and in 2017 he left the country. For the Russian Kickboxing Federation, the actions of the ex-trainer are absolutely unacceptable and condemnable. The choice he made tarnishes the image of national, moral and ethical values. There is no justification for such actions. We call on all our colleagues and partners to support our common beliefs and devote their energy to the development of sports, raising a healthy generation in love with the Motherland and ancestors, ”says a statement from the press service of the Russian Kickboxing Federation , which was provided by .

Russian athletes in most sports have been suspended from international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine.