37 nations say Russia and Belarus should not be permitted to host any international sporting events

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37 nations say Russia and Belarus "should not be permitted to host" any international sporting events
From CNN's Jennifer Hansler

Thirty-seven nations, including the United States, said in a joint statement Tuesday that Russia and Belarus "should not be permitted to host, bid for, or be awarded any international sporting events” in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, enabled by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant breach of its international obligations. Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between nations form the foundation of international sport,” according to the joint statement, which was “was agreed upon by the ministers of sport or their equivalent.”

The statement also said that “individual athletes selected by Russia and Belarus, administrators and teams representing the Russian or Belarusian state should be banned from competing in other countries, including those representing bodies, cities or brands that are effectively representing Russia or Belarus, such as major football clubs,” and “wherever possible, appropriate actions should be taken to limit sponsorship and other financial support from entities with links to the Russian or Belarusian states.”

The nations called on all international sporting federations to do the same.