On Tuesday, the United States and its allies called for the Russian and Belarusian sports governing bodies to be suspended from the International Sports Federation over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
According to a statement from the U.S. State Department calling for removal, "The war of provocative and unjustified choice against Russia's Ukraine, promoted by the Belarusian government, is abominable and significant in its international obligations. It's a violation. " "Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between nations form the basis of international sports."
The statement also said, "Russia and Belarus, including but not limited to government officials. Individuals who work closely with the state of the state should be excluded from the position of influencing international sports federations such as the board of directors and the organizing committee. "
He also called for the suspension of sports competition broadcasts to both countries.
Statement must clarify that if a sports organization allows citizens of any country to attend the event, "they do not represent the state of Russia or Belarus." I added. Belarusian flag, emblem, national anthem.
"We take these principles into account for all international sports federations, praise all those who have already taken action, and so that national sports organizations work with them." We encourage you to do so, "the statement said. Read, signed by more than 30 countries. "These restrictions should be enforced until cooperation under a rule-based international order is possible again."
Some information in this report is from Reuters. Thing.
