Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) issued a statement "strongly condemning" the UN General Assembly's resolution calling for a truce during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. ..
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for a truce during the Olympic and Paralympic Games the year before each Games, and the resolution for the Beijing Games was co-sponsored by 173 countries including Russia last December. It has been adopted and calls for a truce in all conflicts around the world from the 28th of last month to the 20th of next month, seven days after the end of the Paralympics.
Under these circumstances, Russia embarked on a military invasion of Ukraine on the 24th, and according to the Ukrainian side, the attack extends not only to the eastern part but also to military facilities such as the suburbs of the capital Kiev, causing casualties.
In response to this situation, the IOC issued a statement on its official website stating, "We strongly condemn the Russian government for violating the resolution calling for a truce during the Olympic and Paralympic Games."
The statement reiterates the political leaders of the world for solidarity and peace, noting that President Bach called for compliance with the resolution calling for a truce at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics.
On that basis, the IOC expressed his intention to embark on humanitarian assistance, saying that he was "deeply concerned about the safety of Ukrainian Olympic officials."
IPC = International Paralympic Committee also condemns statement
With the opening of the Beijing Paralympics on the 4th of next month, the IPC = International Paralympic Committee has issued a statement condemning Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
The statement condemns Russia's military invasion of Ukraine with the IOC (International Olympic Committee) for violating the UN General Assembly's resolution calling for a truce during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
On top of that, IPC President Parsons said, "I am worried about Ukrainian Paralympic athletes. The highest priority now is the safety and health of the Ukrainian athletes."
Ukrainian athletes' feelings for the Tokyo Olympics Judo bronze medal posted
A Ukrainian player who won a bronze medal in judo at the Tokyo Olympics posted his current feelings on his SNS.
Ukrainian Daria Bilodid has won the women's 48-kilometer class of the World Judo Championships for the second time in a row since 2018, and won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
On the 24th, her Bilodid posted on her own Instagram about her current state of mind and the situation in her capital, Kiev.
Bilodid said, "I'm so scared and praying for my family and the country. Russia bombed us and the war started. I didn't expect this to happen. Why ruin people's lives? We want peace and we want to live! "