International Judo Federation suspends Vladimir Putin's honorary president status
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The International Judo Federation (IJF) has suspended Vladimir Putin's status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the federation due to "the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine," the sport's governing body announced Sunday.
"In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin's status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation," the statement read.
On Friday, the IJF canceled the 2022 Grand Slam in Kazan, Russia which was to be held from May 20-22.
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