Vladimir Putin Loses All His Positions At International Judo Federation
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Billionaire businessman Arkady Rotenberg has also been removed from all the positions, the International Judo Federation said in a statement.
The International Judo Federation (IJF) announced on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and businessman Arkady Rotenberg have been removed from all their positions. On February 27, Mr Putin was suspended as honorary president and ambassador of the IJF for attacking Ukraine.
"The International Judo Federation announces that Mr Vladimir Putin and Mr Arkady Rotenberg have been removed from all positions held in the International Judo Federation," the IJF said in a short statement.
It is the latest governing body to strip the Russian President of sporting title since the Ukraine war began 13 days ago.
Last month, World Taekwondo issued a statement and said it is "withdrawing the honorary 9th dan black belt" conferred to Mr Putin in November 2013. The International Swimming Federation (FINA) withdrew FINA Order previously awarded to the Russian President.
