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On Sunday, the International Judo Federation (IJF) punished Vladimir Putin and another Russian billionaire for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Putin and Arkady Rotenberg were stripped of their honorary titles and removed from all their positions in the organization. Rotenberg was a co-founder of SMP Bank and a co-owner of SGM, the largest gas pipeline construction company in Russia.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with representatives of the flight crew of Russian airlines during a visit to the Aeroflot aviation school near Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Sputnik, photo of the Kremlin pool via AP)
“The International Judo Federation announces that Mr. Vladimir Putin and Mr. Arkady Rotenberg have been removed from all positions held by the International Judo Federation,” the organization said in a statement.
The IJF removed Putin from the position of honorary president of the organization last month.
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“In light of the ongoing military 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 IJF said in a February 27 statement.
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A protester holds a banner during a demonstration in the Plaza de la Marina. Ukrainian residents in Malaga, Spain, about 11,000 Ukrainians, continue to demonstrate in favor of peace and against the invasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Jesus Merida/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Putin’s reputation in the sports world has been damaged by his decision to invade Ukraine.
Last week, World Taekwondo announced that it was stripping Putin of his black belt. The organization said the attacks were contrary to the organization’s motto, “Peace is more precious than triumph.”
“World Taekwondo strongly condemns the brutal attacks on innocent lives in Ukraine, which are contrary to the vision of world taekwondo “Peace is more precious than triumph” and the values of respect and tolerance of world taekwondo,” the sport’s governing body said in a statement.
“In this regard, the World Taekwondo has decided to withdraw the honorary 9th dan black belt awarded to Mr. Vladimir Putin in November 2013.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in the launch of the new ferry during a conference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 4, 2022. (Andrey Gorshkov, Sputnik, Kremlin pool, photo via AP)
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World Taekwondo has stated that Russian or Belarusian flags or national anthems will not be displayed at future events.