LAUSANNE (Switzerland) – While
continuing to hold the view that sport should remain politically neutral, FINA
condemns all acts of aggression and is extremely concerned by the escalation of
conflict in Ukraine.
All athletes, including those
preparing for the 19th FINA World Championships Budapest 2022, deserve to feel
safe in their training and competitive environment, and importantly, to be
heard. Following consultation with many athletes, in addition to National
Federations and concerned members of the FINA Family, the forthcoming FINA
Men’s Water Polo World League game (RUS v GRE) will no longer take place as
scheduled in St. Petersburg (8 March). Furthermore, the cluster event of FINA
Artistic Swimming and Diving World Series in Kazan will be cancelled (8-10
April).
Where alternative arrangements can be
made for these events, they will be communicated as soon as possible.
Other FINA events that are scheduled
in Russia for later in the year are under close review, with FINA monitoring
events in Ukraine very carefully.
FINA pledges to provide whatever
practical support it can give to any member of our Aquatic family impacted by
this situation.
FINA
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