US EditionUkraine to Boycott World Judo Championships over Belarus's Participation Under National Flag
- On May 29, Ukraine's Judo Federation declared it will withdraw from the World Judo Championships in Budapest in protest of Belarus competing under its national flag.
- This decision followed the International Judo Federation's Executive Committee confirmation that Belarusian athletes may compete under national symbols starting June 1, despite Ukraine's appeal.
- Ukraine opposes the participation as Belarus is an ally of Russia that allowed its territory to support military operations against Ukraine since the war began.
- As of March, the conflict with Russia has resulted in the deaths of 591 Ukrainian athletes and coaches, while dozens remain detained or unaccounted for, highlighting Ukraine's firm opposition to permitting athletes from aggressor nations to compete domestically.
- Ukraine's boycott highlights continuing tensions in international sports over the war, indicating that the conflict's impact remains a significant factor in global competitions.
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einnews.comUkraine to boycott World Judo Championships over Belarus's participation under national flag
Ukraine will not take part in the World Judo Championships set for June in Budapest due to Belarus’s participation in the competition, the Ukrainian Judo Federation announced on May 29.The decision came after the Executive Committee of the International Judo Federation (IJF) confirmed, following an appeal from Kyiv, that Belarusian athletes are allowed to take part in all international competitions under national symbols from June 1, 2025.Since …
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