Ukraine minister condemns Motorsport’s decision to lift Russian ban

The Punch | 02-09-2026 01:21pm |

The article discusses how Ukraine's Sports Minister is upset about a decision made by the FIA (the governing body for motorsport) to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to participate in races again. The minister believes this decision is wrong because Russia and Belarus are still involved in aggressive actions against Ukraine. He also mentions the term "sportswashing," which refers to using sports to improve a country's image despite its negative actions.

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