After the Russian army's attack on Ukraine, Russia is being opposed continuously in the sports world as well. Along with Russia, people are also opposing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many sports organizations have also banned Russia. Now World Taekwondo has taken away the honorary title of Black Belt from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Along with this, the top organization associated with Taekwondo has also started opposing the attack of Russian army on Ukraine. Earlier, the International Judo Federation removed Putin from the post of honorary president.
Putin was also awarded the title of black belt in November 2013. World Taekwondo has started protesting the attack on Ukraine, withdrawing the honorary Black Belt title from Putin. Along with this, no event related to Taekwondo is going to be held in Russia and Belarus. Along with this, the flags of Russia and Bolarus have been banned in any event of World Taekwondo. The national anthem of both the countries has also been banned.
Peace is more important than victory: World Taekwondo has said in its official statement that "World Taekwondo condemns the brutal attack on innocent people in Ukraine. This is against the purpose of World Taekwondo and the values of respect-tolerance." World Taekwondo has always held on to the belief that peace is more important than victory.
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