MOSCOW, June 24 Judo Federation of Ukraine (FDU) on its official website announced the decision not to take part in all tournaments under the auspices of the International Judo Federation (IJF) until the IJF forbids Russians and Belarusians to compete in any status. Earlier, the IJF canceled all tournaments in Russia due to the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine. At the same time, the organization allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part in international tournaments in a neutral status. Russian judokas will perform at the Grand Slam tournament in Ulaanbaatar, which will be held from June 24 to 26. «We are deeply disappointed with the decision of the IJF and have decided to refuse to participate in all sports events held by the International Judo Federation, until the Judo Federations of Russia and Belarus are eliminated from participation in IJF competitions in any status,” the statement said. “The International Judo Federation became the first of the international sports federations to grossly ignore the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee,” the FDU said.
