Russia Cripples Sports After Invading Ukraine

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It has only been less than a week since Russia launched an offensive in Ukraine over the long-running conflict and cold ties between the two nations.

However, the effects of these attacks on the sports industry continue to rise with each passing day, with many sports federations around the world barring teams and athletes from across the country from competing in international competitions.

All clubs and national teams are prohibited.

In addition, the United Kingdom, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland announced plans to play against Russia or teams from that country.

The matches affected are Russia against Poland qualifying for the World Cup, while also the Europa League match between Spartak Moskva and RB Leipzig, scheduled to face off, is eliminated and their opponents qualify for the next stage.

The world volleyball federation, FIVB, has also deprived Russia of preparations for the World Cup scheduled to take place between August and September, while also banning Russia from participating in all international competitions.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) also banned Russian and Belarus athletes from participating in international competitions similar to the international ice skating rink.

The International Cycling Federation also announced a ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing in international competitions.

Several opponents have also competed against rivals from Russia or Belarus in international competitions.

In the lulaanga competition known as Formula One, the Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place in Russia on September 25 this year, has also been canceled, with all boxing federations around the world announcing a moratorium on boxing in Russia.

Russian President Vladmir Putin, who has been President of the Judo IJF since 2018, has been stripped of the same prize he was awarded in 2014.

Kitwara players from Ukraine withdrew from the World Cup scheduled to be held in Cairo, Egypt, to avoid meeting Russian rivals.

As it stands, Russia may be banned from all international competitions, a move that will cripple talent.