Changes in cycling in Ukraine
President Ukrainian Cycling Federation became a famous cyclist Andrey Grivko.
Previously, he served as vice president of the FVSU. Today, November 15, at a specially convened conference for the election of a new president of the FVSU, Grivko was elected to the main position in Ukrainian cycling. Vladislav Yakubovsky was elected to the post of First Vice President.
It should be noted that at the FVSU conference offline (in Kropyvnytskyi) and online in mixed mode on November 4, the delegates voted for the election of the former professional racer, and now the sports director of the Trek-Segafredo World Tour team, Yaroslav Popovich, as the new president of the Ukrainian Cycling Federation. At the same time, Yaroslav’s membership in the Ukrainian Cycling Federation has been suspended until December 31, 2022.
Formerly Union Cyclists Internationale (UCI) sent a letter to local cycling associationsin which he indicated that does not recognize elections at the general assembly scheduled for 4 November. The conference was convened by the current president of the FVSU Alexander Bashenko, who was suspended by the UCI from activities.
Recall that Bashenko headed the FVSU in 2019, when he was removed from his post due to a scandal. The UCI suspended the official for 9 months from the day he actually starts working in the field of cycling. Subsequently, Alexander Bashenko challenged the decision to remove himself from the presidency through the court and again headed the Federation in June 2022.
Based on the current situation, the UCI recognized Bashenko as the leader and activated the ban, which expires in April 2023. Post acting President of the FVSU was occupied by Grivko, who today is officially re-elected to the post of president.
Source: Sportarena
