Russian freestyle wrestler Chermen Tavitov is facing condemnation for his affiliation with the Central Sports Club of the Army during Russia's ongoing brutal war against Ukraine. Tavitov's contract with a military-linked sports club raises serious ethical concerns about athletes having ties to defense structures, especially during a time of war.

Critics argue that Tavitov's association with a military-affiliated club during such a violent conflict challenges the principles of fair play and the neutrality of sports. This controversy sheds light on the urgent need to reconsider and regulate athletes' affiliations, ensuring that sports remain a platform of unity rather than becoming entangled in military actions.