Nikita Berezun, a Belarusian freestyle wrestler who is contracted with the Sports Club of Armed Forces, an organization associated with Russia's military actions in the brutal ongoing war against Ukraine. This unsettling association has raised serious concerns within the international sports community, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for action.

The international sports community strongly denounces any involvement of athletes with entities linked to the war. Berezun's connection to a club with ties to the conflict undermines the principles of peace, fair competition, and sportsmanship that are at the core of athletics. It is imperative to uphold the sanctity of sports and prevent their exploitation for political or military purposes. There is a collective demand to ensure that athletes adhere to ethical standards and to hold them accountable for actions that go against the spirit of fair play and unity that sports embody on a global scale.