Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the IJF = International Judo Federation has announced on its website that it will dismiss all duties, including the Honorary Chairman of the Federation, which is served by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The IJF has updated its homepage on the 6th and announced that it will dismiss all duties including the Honorary Chairman of the Federation of Russian President Vladimir Putin following the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia.



President Putin was a stepped-up person who started judo at the age of 13 and was known as a lover.



The IJF has decided to cancel the international tournament scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia since last month, while announcing that players will be allowed to participate in the tournament without using the Russian flag or national anthem. I am.