The world of sport reacts to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

[mindrust]

This.

I don't remember them banning the US from the olympics when they invaded Iraq for nothing. Why did they kill Saddam again? For having nuclear or chemical warheads... And then we learned he didn't have any.

Right now it is free for all. The west is freely seizing all the Russian property they can. I guess law of the jungle is ruling us once again. Maybe it never left us.

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[delfastTions]

I think this is extremely unfair to athletes and sports teams from Russia. This country has many good athletes, for example, the hero of the last Olympics in Beijing, the skier Bolshunov. I think that such an exclusion of such a large country from all international competitions does great harm to all sports in the world. And many champions, with the exclusion of applicants from Russia, will themselves know that they may not be the best in the world in their sport. Especially if they know their Russian opponent, who was simply not allowed to compete.

I hope this kind of discrimination doesn't last too long.

[TravelMug]

I think this is extremely unfair to athletes and sports teams from Russia. This country has many good athletes, for example, the hero of the last Olympics in Beijing, the skier Bolshunov. I think that such an exclusion of such a large country from all international competitions does great harm to all sports in the world. And many champions, with the exclusion of applicants from Russia, will themselves know that they may not be the best in the world in their sport. Especially if they know their Russian opponent, who was simply not allowed to compete.

I hope this kind of discrimination doesn't last too long.

I don't think this kind of discrimination, we have seen this throughout the history of sport, even in the Olympics. US didn't attend the 1980 Olympics to protest against Russian invasion of Afghanistan.

I know it's kinda sad, but it's their leader to blame here. The athletes are part of the whole country they represent, so they can't do anything about it if the Russians are going to be ban in any sports moving forward because of the action of their President.

[swogerino]

Now they will feel isolated in the sporting world because of Putin's action but the one that will really hurt the Russian are the financial and banking organizations to ban them, it will have a big effect on their economy and finances of Russia, but it's good that the sports organizations around the world let their decision known that they are against this aggression, it's only a matter of time before Putin yield or stop the aggression.

Russia knows that this is just a temporary sanction and all this punishment will be lifted once they already finished on the invasion since the world especially EU needs Russian product such as oil and gas because its the closest source compared to Middle East. Russia is fully prepared on this and they can withstand this sanction as per plan. You will notice that ar rushing things on demilitarization on Ukraine since Day 1 of the attack.

EU and US can't do anything besides threatening. There increase in defense on neighbours NATO country is useless because Putin will surely stop after Ukraine and plan his next move later on.

It will be very difficult for sanctions to be removed once in place as that shows how weak EU and US are if they do so.They,the Russians started the invasion,killed children,committed genocide against humanity among other war crimes like destroying civilians building which are all not allowed in the law of war,they do not care about any of such laws and if that has been the case,the International Court at Hage will start a thorough case against them for such crimes.I doubt EU and US will remove the sanctions easily,they are in place to make all Russia suffer in the long term but I see the effects are already being felt there by everyone.

[coin-investor]

I personally think some of these reactions sports is having towards some russian athletes and other personels from Russia who have really fought hard to be where they are today totally too extreme and without consideration. Some of them are just Russians by Nationality but have been in the west and other regions so much that they can identify with them. Why disregard all contributions they have made when we all know that they may not all be in support of the invasion.

The world is turning to everything that is Russian, they are even pouring Russian vodka into the streets, but according to the French President, Emmanuel Macron insisted that the world was ‘not at war with Russia or its people, but only with Vladimir Putin, they have to do this to show that the world is united in condemning is aggression, if Russian is isolated like North Korea it will lose it's resources and profit because nobody will buy their oil and other products no country will transact with them, but the world will have to see the impact of their action if Putin will back out or not.

[Mauser]

In an address to the Council, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: "Anyone who knows me will understand that imposing sanctions on athletes because of the actions of their government goes against the grain. I have railed against the practice of politicians targeting athletes and sport to make political points when other sectors continue about their business. This is different as governments, business and other international organisations have imposed sanctions and measures against Russia across all sectors. Sport has to step up and join these efforts to end this war and restore peace. We cannot and should not sit this one out."

I am fully against the war in Ukraine, it's a terrible thing and needs to stop. Even though Ukraine is fighting alone against Russia, I find it good that the international community is standing strong behind Ukraine, supporting them through supply and armament shipments, while issuing sanctions against Russia. Trying to make the economically cost as high as possible for Putin is the best strategy for Western countries, and the world seems almost united here. That is why cancelling sponsor deals in sports is a good idea, or not having competitions or tournaments in Russia. It's also good to see that Roman Abramovich decided to sell Chelsea and will donate his profits to help Ukraine.
Hurting the team and companies behind is alright in my opinion, but hurting the individual athlete is not. They spent thousands of hours training to become a professional athlete and there only mistake is to be born in the wrong country. Excluding them from competitions now is not fair I think. It would be better to let them compete under a different team, without the Russian flag.

[Rockstarguy]

Puttin action will really affect so many innocent Russians who are eve in support of puttin. Even if the war ends it will take time for all this damages that puttin have caused  to innocent Russians to be settled. This ban to Russian athletes will not only stop them from participating internationally,  but it will also cause this athletes shortage of income from there respective  sports team.

[aioc]

Hurting the team and companies behind is alright in my opinion, but hurting the individual athlete is not. They spent thousands of hours training to become a professional athlete and there only mistake is to be born in the wrong country. Excluding them from competitions now is not fair I think. It would be better to let them compete under a different team, without the Russian flag.

That's a good idea to let them play for another team but they have a contract to fulfill and they are under an obligation under the Russian government to represent them, they will incur the wrath of the Russian government and will be sanctioned, besides this is not permanent if Putin back out the sports organizations may change their decision, this is just a symbolism that they are one in condemning Putin's action.

[asus09]

I normally see all Russian athletes showing their support for Ukraine, but there was an exceptional situation in chess. Top chess player Sergey Karjakin has expressed his support for Putin. Chess players are intelligent people, especially at a high level. I wonder what possesses him to write such a thing on twitter. Could play that he used to be a resident of Ukraine, he now seems to have Russian nationality. That could play into it, maybe he left the country there with a lot of fights. Otherwise you are not going to show your support for Putin for any reason.

Karjakin's policy can't be accepted by everyone, even other athletes can't accept the Karjakin policy that supports Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the country where he was born, most likely he supports Putin because of the policies of the Ukrainian authorities that cover up and not taking action against criminals who burned down a building, which was done by nationalists, maybe for that reason karjakin pro against Putin, but Russian footballer Fiodor Smolov condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there are many other names such as roman yaremchuk, which used to be a Benfica legend.

[delfastTions]

I think this is extremely unfair to athletes and sports teams from Russia. This country has many good athletes, for example, the hero of the last Olympics in Beijing, the skier Bolshunov. I think that such an exclusion of such a large country from all international competitions does great harm to all sports in the world. And many champions, with the exclusion of applicants from Russia, will themselves know that they may not be the best in the world in their sport. Especially if they know their Russian opponent, who was simply not allowed to compete.

I hope this kind of discrimination doesn't last too long.

I don't think this kind of discrimination, we have seen this throughout the history of sport, even in the Olympics. US didn't attend the 1980 Olympics to protest against Russian invasion of Afghanistan.

I know it's kinda sad, but it's their leader to blame here. The athletes are part of the whole country they represent, so they can't do anything about it if the Russians are going to be ban in any sports moving forward because of the action of their President.

I do not really understand how it is possible to stop the training of Russian athletes and their competitions, for example, on the territory of Russia.  They definitely have all the necessary equipment and equipment to train at a professional level even in conditions of complete isolation.  

As for the refusal of the United States from the Olympics in 1980 in Moscow.  Then it was the Soviet Union, and it was the American authorities, by their refusal to participate in the Olympics, that connected politics to sports for the first time.  And I must say that it was their filthy and brazen decision that negatively affected the entire world of sports.  
So far, Russia has not acted under its own flag.  
And these nasty American politicians are to blame for this, as it is now becoming clear to all sane people around the world.

[ropyu1978]

Everyone needs peace, and of course we want to live a normal life, without war, FIFA's policies are good, and all investors have also terminated contracts with Russia, even the Chelsea boss suffered tremendous losses, but fifa must also be fair. Don't just block Russia, but other countries must also be blockaded like that, so that they are deterred, if later Israel attacks Palestine again, Israel must also be sanctioned, as well as America, never be picky. justice must be served..

[wildan88]

It is natural that the world of sports would react and remove Russia's full scale invasion against Ukraine, I am not an expert about sports but I would like to ask what is the effect of it that they are removed from sports competitions? will they suffer in their economy or just to show that we all don't want to have connections or cut connections to Russia?

[delfastTions]

I just read in the news that Paralympic athletes from Russia were suspended from the Olympics.  It's just amazing, no words!  This is a mockery of the disabled.  Where do the organizers of the Paralympic Games have, where is the IOC in charge of at least a drop of normal human morality and humanity?

[YOSHIE]

Yes, I saw a reaction to the phenomenon in the sports world in Russia, all matches have been cancelled.
• Formula 1 race cancelled.
• The Champions League (UEFA) also suffered the same fate.

Uefa has also criticized what has been done so far to Ukraine, in this action from several private TV stations that I have seen, UEFA has only criticized the Russian government, So, the sports world is still in solidarity with sports athletes, on the other hand UEFA also welcomes Ukrainians and Rusian, especially in the world of sports.

From several sources that I saw the results of the post from @decodx, it can be concluded that the sports world will cancel all matches in Russia, but the football team, Russian GP races can still participate in tournaments held outside Russia.

This reaction, if I think it will have an effect on the Russian Economy from the sports world, the effect on Athletes I don't think so, they are fine, But, Boycott actions, of course you know what happened.

[btc78]

This is just a start of the many reactions and sanctions not only in the world of sports but in all levels instead , We are witnessing news here and there that Russia is being taken out of the system .
but will this really affect Russia with this? they already knew this coming before the action yet they still continue the invasion so that's it They are ready for all of this ..

I just read in the news that Paralympic athletes from Russia were suspended from the Olympics.  It's just amazing, no words!  This is a mockery of the disabled.  Where do the organizers of the Paralympic Games have, where is the IOC in charge of at least a drop of normal human morality and humanity?

Why Paralympic only? why not the whole Russian delegates if this is the case.

[bitbollo]

I just read in the news that Paralympic athletes from Russia were suspended from the Olympics.  It's just amazing, no words!  This is a mockery of the disabled.  Where do the organizers of the Paralympic Games have, where is the IOC in charge of at least a drop of normal human morality and humanity?

this news left me dismayed because sport in general but moreover the Paralympic sport should be inclusive ...
I don't know what the Paralympic athletes are to blame... but by now it is clear that these sanctions shoot in the heap and hardly hit or intimidate those who should ...

[bakasabo]

I just read in the news that Paralympic athletes from Russia were suspended from the Olympics.  It's just amazing, no words!  This is a mockery of the disabled.  Where do the organizers of the Paralympic Games have, where is the IOC in charge of at least a drop of normal human morality and humanity?

This is ridiculous and absurd. A lot of people shouted that sports and politics should not be mixed, and now they do by themselves what they were against. I might sound rude, but what should we expect next? Give Ukraine gold medals and first places everywhere because of "support Ukraine"?

I dont understand how this can help to stop the war. Ukraine war: Putin loses World Taekwondo black belt over invasion or Putin also faced discipline from the International Judo Federation. That is fair. Everyone shouts that the war in Ukraine harms innocent people, but now world with sanction harms innocent people also.

The word Russia is turning into Harry Potters The-Word-Which-Must-Not-Be-Pronounced.

[Yaunfitda]

Just shows that the world doesn't want a war, so almost all sports governing body has united against Russia and it's hard for Russian athlete.

Of course, this will not obviously stop the war, but it shows that war at this day is no longer welcome regardless of what is the reason behind Putin's invasion.

[fzkto]

The Russian Paralympic team was suspended by the Olympic Committee today. These are the people I really feel sorry for. I feel sorry for all the athletes from Russia in general. Sport should be out of politics. First they suffered because of the doping scandal, now because of the insane leadership of the government. Although I am sure the athletes could have competed under the flags of other countries, but they did not do it. And now they are faced with treachery.

[gantez]

Just shows that the world doesn't want a war, so almost all sports governing body has united against Russia and it's hard for Russian athlete.

Of course, this will not obviously stop the war, but it shows that war at this day is no longer welcome regardless of what is the reason behind Putin's invasion.

This is a show of solidarity for Ukraine and the highly placed in Russia are part of the target group so that Russia can back down on their military invasion. The football and sports of Russia is going to go down drastically and endorsement deals will be affected because almost all countries in Europe is not supporting Putin and globally, about 140 countries have now voted against the invasion. So it is more isolation for Russia.