Kiev, Ukraine

A Statement by the ESJU Executive Board

The European Shuai Jiao Championship was scheduled to take place in Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine, in May, this year. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and its implications, have been discussed by the ESJU Executive Board.

In the interests of the safety of those due to participate, in the European Shuai Jiao Championships, it is with regret that the ESJU Executive Board have made the decision to postpone the event.

The ESJU Executive Board will provide further advice regarding the next European Shuai Jiao Championships, in due course.

The ESJU Executive Board remain deeply concerned about the safety of the Chinese Wrestling (Shuai Jiao) community in Ukraine; and hope and pray for their safety; and for peace to be restored, in Europe.