Oleksandr Usyk demands a ban on Russian athletes in the Olympics: Boxing News: In a highly anticipated bout, Oleksandr Usyk, the heavyweight champion for the IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO, will face Tyson Fury, the WBC champion. Meanwhile, Usyk shifted his attention away from his match to something that the athletes from his country, Ukraine, felt was extremely important: the exclusion of Russian athletes from the Olympics. The legendary Ukrainian boxer joined in and called for a ban, joining other athletes like tennis player Elina Svitolina and others who have opposed Russian players to compete in the Olympics. Follow Boxing News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Oleksandr Usyk demands a ban on Russian athletes in the Olympics: The legendary Ukrainian boxer wants to ban Russian athletes from competing in the Olympics
The Paris Olympics are coming up in a year, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is beginning to resemble a protracted war. As a result, Ukraine’s sports minister on Friday reiterated his country’s threat to boycott the games if Russia and Belarus may participate. Usyk then followed suit as he expressed his thoughts to the President of the International Olympic Committee.
Usyk stated to IOC President Thomas Bach, “I am a Ukrainian athlete. I won Olympic gold in boxing in 2012. And I am the current world heavyweight champion. You want to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Olympics.”
“Russian armed forces invaded our country and kill civilians. The Russian army is killing Ukrainian athletes and coaches and destroying sports grounds as well as sports halls. The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, deaths, and tears. [ H/T: Boxing Scene]”
Oleksandr Usyk demands a ban on Russian athletes in the Olympics: Oleksandr Usyk makes BOLD claim ahead of his potential fight against Tyson Fury
Well, it goes without saying that given the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, various nations have taken a variety of measures to oppose Russia, including banning their businesses and refusing to import commodities from the nations. Now that Ukraine has decided to prohibit Russian athletes as a result of the war, Usyk joined the movement and advocated for his country, which he proudly represents.
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