WWR Board Statement Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
WWR Board deplores and condemns Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and the continuing devastation inflicted on the country and the Ukrainian people.
In response to these events, the WWR Board has today decided that Russian national wheelchair rugby teams and officials will not be permitted to participate in WWR licensed competitions. In a related decision, the Board further decided that WWR events hosted in Russia or Belarus will not be licenced by WWR. These decisions are to be implemented with immediate effect with the on-going situation under continuous monitoring.
The WWR wishes to express its concern and support for the Ukrainian population endangered by the conflict and together with other international sporting bodies, calls for the rapid restoration of peace.
Belarus are not members of WWR.
From the Board of World Wheelchair Rugby