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FINA has condemned “all acts of aggression and is extremely concerned by the escalation of conflict in Ukraine” following the military invasion by Russia.<\/p>\n

They have also cancelled Russia v Greece in the men’s Water Polo World League scheduled for 8 March and the Artistic Swimming and Diving World Series on 8-10 April.<\/p>\n

Kazan, Russia<\/strong>, is set to host the World Junior Championships<\/strong> in August with the FINA World Short-Course Championships<\/strong> scheduled for the same city from 17-22 December, the start date being notable as the day after Russia’s ban on hosting global sports events expires.<\/p>\n

However, FINA has not yet cancelled or relocated those events and it is unclear when they will make a decision which is at odds with other sporting federations.<\/p>\n

The Formula One Grand Prix<\/strong> scheduled for September in Sochi<\/strong> has already been cancelled while football’s Champions League<\/strong> final has been switched from St Petersburg<\/strong> to Paris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

UEFA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Europe\u2019s football governing body \u2013 has said that Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams in UEFA competitions will have to play at neutral venues until further notice.<\/p>\n

The world governing body’s statement follows the expression of “strong solidarity and support” by European federation LEN.<\/a><\/p>\n

The IOC<\/strong> has also called on international federations<\/a> to cancel or relocate sports events that are currently being held or scheduled to be hosted in Russia<\/strong> or Belarus.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The statement by FINA said:<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“All athletes, including those preparing for the 19th FINA World Championships Budapest 2022<\/a>, deserve to feel safe in their training and competitive environment, and importantly, to be heard.<\/p>\n

“Following consultation with many athletes, in addition to National Federations and concerned members of the FINA Family, the forthcoming FINA Men\u2019s Water Polo World League<\/a>\u00a0game (RUS v GRE) will no longer take place as scheduled in St. Petersburg (8 March).<\/p>\n

“Furthermore, the cluster event of FINA Artistic Swimming and Diving World Series<\/a>\u00a0in Kazan will be cancelled (8-10 April).<\/p>\n

“Where alternative arrangements can be made for these events, they will be communicated as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“FINA pledges to provide whatever practical support it can give to any member of our Aquatic family impacted by this situation.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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