The Russian athletes refused participation in tournament to United States of America because of discrimination

In Federation ushu Russia declared refusal to participate in the World Cup to United States of America because of discrimination. Words of the responsible secretary of the organization Mikhail Kozhemyakin are transferred by information agency "ITAR-TASS". "For us it is unacceptable to speak at the international competitions without flag and the anthem of the country. This decision as presidium of our federation, and athletes" — was explained by Mikhail Kozhemyakin. He noted that the federation studies alternative formats of tournaments for athletes. Initially the World Cup on ushu had to take place to United States of America in 2021. However tournament was postponed for 2023 because of a pandemic Koronavirus. It...