The Russia Ukraine war continues to trouble the Russian athletes with the International Biathlon Union (IBU) being the latest sporting body that is set to suspend the National Federations of Russia (RBU) and Belarus (BiFB) with immediate effect. The suspense comes with both the countries involved in war against Ukraine. IBU to suspended Russia, BelarusThe press release issued by IBU said, "Both federations have violated the humanitarian obligations for member federations under the IBU Constitution. According to the report by published CBC.ca the IBU executive board moved to suspend its Russian and Belarusian members one week after the World Cup season ended. The Russia-Ukraine war has now lasted for 35 days with millions of Ukrainians fleeing the country to safety.

Source: CBC News March 30, 2022 21:31 UTC