Russia-Ukraine Crisis Consequences in Sports

[Rafa Maciel 1,496]

Looks like 20 Russian/Belarus athletes have been cleared to take part in the Judo World Championships next week. There's essentially a full slate in the women's weight divisions but on the men's side, no competitors listed in the -60Kg and nobody in the -81Kg division either. 

 

Apparently, an "independent, reputable company" was employed to perform background checks on all of the individuals to ensure there were no references to war propaganda.

 

Got to assume that we will be hearing about the withdrawal of the Ukrainian team before too long.

[Cinnamon Bun 422]

9 hours ago, Rafa Maciel said:

Looks like 20 Russian/Belarus athletes have been cleared to take part in the Judo World Championships next week. There's essentially a full slate in the women's weight divisions but on the men's side, no competitors listed in the -60Kg and nobody in the -81Kg division either. 

 

Apparently, an "independent, reputable company" was employed to perform background checks on all of the individuals to ensure there were no references to war propaganda.

 

Got to assume that we will be hearing about the withdrawal of the Ukrainian team before too long.

Such a strange decision so close to the championships, unnecessary backlash and drama caused. Maybe this is why we only took 13.  

[Orangehair43 180]

3 hours ago, Cinnamon Bun said:

Such a strange decision so close to the championships, unnecessary backlash and drama caused. Maybe this is why we only took 13.  

GB will likely withdraw soon as well.

[heywoodu 13,769]

57 minutes ago, Orangehair43 said:

GB will likely withdraw soon as well.

Hopefully not taking away the chances of the Brits who do actually want to compete.

[Rafa Maciel 1,496]

As expected, Ukraine withdraw from the Judo World Championships in protest at the inclusion of Russian/Belarussian athletes.

 

Ukraine boycott World Judo Championships after decision to readmit Russians (insidethegames.biz)

[Orangehair43 180]

2 hours ago, heywoodu said:

Hopefully not taking away the chances of the Brits who do actually want to compete.

All Brits will have to go. It’s a betrayal of Ukraine to not do so. 

[Vektor 3,196]

Fencing, Judo and Wrestling. Ofc Russians return in the three sports where they have the most influence over the the international federation. 

[Vektor 3,196]

Also, apparently 6 of the Russian athletes allowed to compete at the Judo WCh are military personnel, which goes directly against IOC recommendations. 

[Orangehair43 180]

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1136514/icf-allows-russia-return

[Orangehair43 180]

1 hour ago, Vektor said:

Also, apparently 6 of the Russian athletes allowed to compete at the Judo WCh are military personnel, which goes directly against IOC recommendations. 

The IOC don’t care. They perfectly happy to have not just Ukraine boycott Paris.