The war continues in Ukraine and even though the noose has loosened considerably around Russia in recent months, everything is not yet back to normal. President of the Russian Wrestling FederationMikhail Mamiashvili has resigned from his position as vice president of United World Wrestling, reportedly under the influence of European Union sanctionsHis resignation was supported by the UWW board. This decision follows a period of increasing operational disruptions within the Federation. In recent weeks, the UWW's PayPal account was closed without prior warning. " illustrates the FI.
A few months earlier, Arkady Dvorkovich had also resigned from his position as president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) due to European sanctions. Mr. Mamiashvili's decision is in the same spirit: preserve the financial stability and operational continuity of UWW, as well as those of the athletes, national federations, and dependent partners. Mamiashvili's acceptance of the Bureau's request demonstrates his awareness of the risks his position posed to the Federation " adds the FI.
