The World Karate Federation announced on the 27th that it has decided to change the venue of the international convention scheduled to be held in Russia in October.
The World Karate Federation announced on the 27th that it has decided to change the venue of the international competition "Premier League" scheduled to be held in Moscow in October.
The World Karate Federation has stated that it "expresses hope for the rapid restoration of peace, normality and stability in Eastern Europe and the world," and the change in venue is believed to be the result of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Regarding this military invasion, on the 25th, the IOC = International Olympic Committee has asked the International Federation to cancel or hold alternative international competitions in Russia and Belarus in the future. In the sports world, competitions are being canceled or postponed one after another.