Skip to Content

Judo federation removes titles from Putin, Russian oligarch

KIFI

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The International Judo Federation has removed the titles and jobs Vladimir Putin and a long-time Kremlin-supporting oligarch held at the organization. The IJF says Putin and Arkady Rotenberg “have been removed from all positions.” Putin is an avid judoka and was honorary president of the federation. The title of honorary president was suspended by the IJF last week because of the war in Ukraine. Rotenberg was a member of the IJF executive committee as “development manager.”

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content