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The world of sports is distancing itself from Russia, abandoning sponsorships, refusing to play matches, and canceling events

  • Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.
  • Sports teams and organizations across the globe are now distancing themselves from the country.

World sport is distancing itself from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military assault in Ukraine Thursday, with attacks having since been reported in the cities of Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Odesa.

According to The Times of England, at least 57 Ukrainians died on the first day of the invasion.

With world leaders condemning Russia and Putin, sports teams and organizations, as well as athletes, from across the globe are now moving to separate themselves from the country and its leader.

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