Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov suspended the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the head of the International Fencing Federation (FIE). The appropriate statement appeared on the official website of the organization. Usmanov takes this post since 2008.
“February 28, 2022 I became the object of restrictive measures applied by the European Union,” said Usmanova’s statement. – I consider this decision unfair: the reasons used to justify sanctions represent a set of false and slanderous assertions that make damage to my honor, Dignity and business reputation. I will use all legal means to protect your honor and reputation.
I hereby suspend the fulfillment of my duties as president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) until the justice is restored. “