Swimming: We remain apolitical, but aggression in Ukraine is condemnable -FINA
By George Aluo, with agency report
World swimming governing body, FINA has declared that the aggression in Ukraine is condemnable.
FINA in a statement said though as a sports body, she remains politically neutral, there is need to condemn what is happening in Ukraine.
FINA statement reads in part…”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.”
The world swimming body was quick to add…”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.”
FINA further disclosed that after due consultations, the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League game involving Russia and Greece in St. Petersburg next month has been cancelled alongside the cluster event of FINA Artistic Swimming and Diving World Series in Kazan billed for April 8-10.
“Where alternative arrangements can be made for these events, they will be communicated as soon as possible,” FINA stated.
FINA stressed that her other events that are scheduled in Russia for later in the year are under close review even as she monitors events in Ukraine very carefully.
