MOSCOW, March 1 Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov decided to suspend the powers of the President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) «until justice is restored,» a functionary comments on the organization's website. Usmanov is 68 years old. He became President of the FIE in 2008. «On February 28, 2022, I became the target of sanctions imposed by the EU,» Usmanov wrote. «I believe in the dishonesty of this decision, the grounds for sanctions are fabricated and unfounded accusations that hurt my honor, honesty and business «reputation. I use all legal means to protect my honor and reputation. In this regard, I suspend my powers as president of the International Fencing Federation. The decision takes effect immediately and will be valid until justice is restored.»
