The International Judo Federation has called for the return of Russian athletes

Athletistic/ Others. In 2022, many Russian athletes were suspended from participating in international competitions. This happened due to the current geopolitical situation. Recently, options have been discussed with the return of the Russians to the international stage. This stage is supported by the International Judo Federation. The president of the organization, Marius Vizer, gave his comment.

– The reintegration of judokas from Russia and Belarus into international competitions is based on irrefutable arguments. First of all, one of the main pillars of the Olympic Charter remains the non-discriminatory participation of athletes without exception.

Moreover, Russian and Belarusian judokas, regardless of their professional profile, have never participated in any military activity and have avoided participating in any political or partisan propaganda, since their decision was to stay in the sport, the service quotes. release from the Vizer federation. .

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