Ukrainians to boycott the world championship

The Ukrainian Judo Federation has announced its withdrawal from the World Championship set to take place in June in Budapest.

The reason cited was the permission granted to Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flag.
Earlier, the Belarusian Olympic Committee had stated that starting June 1, Belarusian judokas would be allowed to participate in tournaments under their country's flag.

Following this, the Ukrainian federation contacted the International Judo Federation and reminded them of the importance of adhering to the IOC’s recommendations regarding neutral status. They filed a complaint about the decision allowing Belarusian representation.

In response, the International Judo Federation emphasized that sport should serve as a platform for dialogue, unity, and mutual understanding—not for building walls. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!