Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Sergey Bubka, a former world record holder for the men's pole vault on land and from Ukraine, updated his Twitter account: "War must end, and peace and humanity. Must win. "
The message was posted by Sergey Bubka from Ukraine, a former world record holder for the men's pole vault on land and known as the "birdman."
"I am grateful for the messages and calls for support from around the world. The IOC = International Olympic Committee has contacted the Ukrainian Olympic Committee to coordinate humanitarian assistance," Bubka updated on Twitter on the 26th. I am grateful that you are doing it. "
He said, "War must end, and peace and humanity must win."
The World Athletics Federation, chaired by Mr. Bubka, has issued a statement that "strongly condemns Russia's military aggression."