The organizers of the Boston Marathon, which is held annually in Boston, USA, announced on the 6th that they will not allow athletes living in Russia and Belarus to participate in the competition due to the military invasion of Ukraine.
The Boston Marathon is a traditional marathon event held annually in Boston, Massachusetts, in the eastern United States, this year on the 18th of this month.
On the official website on the 6th, the organizers of the tournament said, "Like many people around the world, we are afraid and resentful of what is happening in Ukraine" following the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia. ", Etc., announced that players living in Belarus, who have an alliance with Russia, will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.
"I believe running is a global sport. I have to do what I can to show support to the Ukrainians," said the tournament organizer.