Special Olympics Calls Off World Winter Games In Russia

[BeckyDem]

by Shaun Heasley | March 8, 2022



Special Olympics is canceling its upcoming World Winter Games as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The international competition was supposed to be held in Kazan, Russia in January 2023.

In light of the current situation, however, Special Olympics International said it could “no longer ensure the effectiveness of the World Winter Games in Kazan or the safety of our athletes and community.”

“The horrific violence in Ukraine, the extensive sanctions implemented by the international community, and the uncertainty and fear being experienced around the world make it impossible to proceed,” the organization said in a statement.
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/03/08/special-olympics-calls-off-world-winter-games-in-russia/29740/

[gab13by13]

1. Should have called the games off in China also,

but that would have deprived Ukraine of winning.

[SheltieLover]

2. Good!

[Submariner]

3. Hopefully Zelenskyy will have killed Putin by then

so that the kids and young adults that look forward to those games don't get cheated out of the experience because a POS barbarian.