Judo: Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's status has been suspended in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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(REUTERS) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport's governing body announced on Sunday (Feb 28) in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"In the 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," the IJF said in a statement.
