How Russian attack on Ukraine has affected sports - IN PICS

After the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated, Premier League club Manchester United has taken a stance as well. They have withdrawn sponsorships rights of Russian airlinasAeroflot. They had come on board in 2013, replacing then then airline partners Turkish Airlines. (Twitter)

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has cancelled its Grand Slam event in Kazan in Russia. Further, IJF also announced the suspension of Vladimir Putin’s status as its Honorary President. 

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has either cancelled or moved out five events which were scheduled to take place in Russia in February and March. (Twitter)

F1 has taken a bold stance, cancelling the race in Sochi this year. The Russian GP stands cancelled. Sochi was added to F1 calendar in 2014. Champions like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen have already said how wrong it will be to race in Russia knowing what is happening currently. (Twitter)

Poland, Sweden and Czech Republic have refused to play their football World Cup qualifiers in Russia due to the Russian attack on Ukraine. Poland's striker Robert Lewandowski has also supported the refusal to not play in Russia, saying, "It is the right decision! I can’t imagine playing a match with the Russian National Team in a situation when armed aggression in Ukraine continues. Russian footballers and fans are not responsible for this, but we can’t pretend that nothing is happening." (Twitter)

Champions League 2011-22 final, earlier scheduled to take place at St. Petersburg in Russia, now shifted to Stade de France in Paris, in wake of the Russian attack on Ukraine. (Twitter)