Judo: Ukraine to boycott world c'ships over IJF stance on Russia

The Ukrainian Judo Federation announced Monday it will boycott this month's world championships in Doha over the International Judo Federation's decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral banner.Around 20 athletes from Russia and Belarus have been entered for the May 7-14 championships, which serve as a qualifying event for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.The two countries have been excluded from international competition over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has been supported by Belarus, but the International Olympic Committee recently recommended readmi…READ FULL ARTICLE