On 9 March 2022, ministers and officials from 37 different countries stated - in a joint statement - their support for Ukraine and called for sanctions against Russia and Belarus as well as athletes and other sports stakeholders from these two countries.
They support the following measures:
- Russia and Belarus should not be permitted to host, bid for or be awarded any international sporting events.
- Individual athletes selected by Russia and Belarus, administrators and teams representing the Russian or Belarusian state should be banned from competing in other countries, including those representing bodies, cities or brands that are effectively representing Russia or Belarus, such as major football clubs.
- Wherever possible, appropriate actions should be taken to limit sponsorship and other financial support from entities with links to the Russian or Belarusian states.
They call on all international sport federations to endorse these principles, and applaud all those that have done so already. They also welcome the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to prevent Russia’s and Belarus’ athletes from competing in the...
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