The International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) announced Tuesday that they are following the recomendations of the IOC to ban all athletes from the countries of Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine. As more sport federations continue to join in solidarity against the Russian's unprovoked attack on neighboring Ukraine, the IFSS's decision comes as no surprise and is a welcome announcement.
You can read the full statement here:
There are also reports coming out of Ukraine from the sled dog associations/clubs stating many teams have evacuated from the cities under the most severe attacks and for the most part are doing well (one musher reported some dogs have passed due to stress). We'll keep our eyes open and ears to the ground if there are ways to help the mushers and their dogs in the days and weeks to come.
We stand with Ukraine.
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