The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced this Tuesday (1) that it will no longer hold the Men’s World Championships in Russia, scheduled for August and September 2022, because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The decision was taken by the Board of Directors of the entity.
“The FIVB will seek an alternative host nation to ensure that the Global Volleyball Family, including National Federations, athletes, officials and fans, feel safe and proud to participate in a joyful and peaceful festival of the sport.” communiqué issued by the entity.
Hours later, the FIVB also announced that “all Russian beach volleyball and snow volleyball teams, clubs, officials and athletes” are ineligible to participate in international and continental competitions.
Sanctions in the world of sport
Russia has suffered a series of punishments in recent days for its military campaign on Ukrainian soil. Last Monday, for example, FIFA and Uefa decided to suspend the Russian national team and all football clubs in the country from participating in any competition organized by them, including the next World Cup, which will be played this year in Qatar.
The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and authorities from competing in their events.
