Int’l Judo Federation removes Putin as president
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has taken personal action against Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine.
“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 sport’s governing body said in a statement on Sunday.
Mr Putin is a keen judo player and has reached the level of black belt in the sport.
Russia has huge influence in judo with IJU president Marius Vizer considered a friend of Mr Putin and the European governing body is led by Russian Sergey Soloveychik.
Both bodies receive considerable sponsorship from Russia.
The planned Grand Slam in Kazan in May was cancelled on Friday.
Russia is becoming increasingly isolated in the sports world but global football governing body FIFA has not yet responded to increasing concern and development regarding the matter.
Poland and Sweden have said they would not play against Russia in the play-offs for the World Cup in Qatar.
European football ruling body UEFA has already said matches cannot be played in Russia, or Ukraine.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 2
FULL LIST: Messi, Ronaldo make FIFPRO World XI shortlist again
Both players are nearing their 1000th career goal. While Ronaldo has scored 985, Messi has 937.
Politics
Economy: Tinubu’s second term will be time for Nigerians to harvest, says Shettima
“We have rescued the economy, and the road ahead is one of harvest. This second term is one of harvest for you and all Nigerians,” said the vice-president.
Heading 4
Trump orders strikes on Iran ahead of U.S. midterm elections
The United States military carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
NationWide
DICON-D7G targets 7,000 jobs, local production of tanks, drones
DICON-D7G says it is targeting 7,000 jobs, foreign investment and expanded local production of military hardware to boost Nigeria’s defence industrial capacity.
![Male babies and female babies [Photo Credit: Magicmaman]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/XhiVHIl09H_XYyk9ryypXrPztz91l9yRasG51R6buiL2VdlZn8E7ztWgox8enIlR4luvwCOHBPCHgOIR8L7hMhl-vssuo68-vAYRmsP-NUPspO0kUrJeenNG5VrB-XbhXMtHSKzDxqca0wD5Nd-FVeQh4J7HHn1dekJNTSZc_M54sTpkFfM9C9f0w7BN9cdH-e1793693025313-1200x666.jpg)
Heading 5
Nine reasons Nigerian families prefer sons to daughters
Son preference in Nigeria is largely rooted in patriarchal traditions that place greater value on male children.
Sport
Lagos, Owerri, Calabar to host Samuel Okwaraji Cup Southern Zonal Finals
It is organised in memory of Mr Okwaraji, who slumped and died on August 12, 1989, while representing Nigeria’s senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles.
