(CNN) - The International Judo Federation (IJF) has suspended Vladimir Putin's status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the federation due to "the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine," the sport's governing body announced Sunday.

"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 statement read.

On Friday, the IJF canceled the 2022 Grand Slam in Kazan, Russia which was to be held from May 20-22.
Marius Vizer, the IJF president, said in Friday's statement: "We are saddened by the current international situation, the result of inefficient dialogue at international level. We, the sports community, must remain united and strong, to support each other and our universal values, in order to always promote peace and friendship, harmony and unity.

Formula 1 cancels Russian GP: 2022 race will not take place following country's Ukraine invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its second day on Friday; Russian GP was due to take place in Sochi on September 25; F1 drivers, including Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso insisted race should not go ahead

By Matt Morlidge
Last Updated: 25/02/22 2:27pm

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12550515/russian-gp-formula-1-say-2022-race-impossible-to-hold-following-ukraine-invasion

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