Lithuanian Team Withdraws from World Championships Over Pro-Ukraine Protest
Lithuanian functional fitness athlete Körnelija Düdaitė withdrew from the World Championship in Budapest after wearing a “Make Russia small again” t-shirt to protest the inclusion of Russian athletes. Facing warnings and threats of team disqualification from the IF3 and organizers, Düdaitė chose to leave the competition, using her actions to express solidarity with Ukraine. Her protest highlighted her disagreement with the International Federation’s decision to allow Russian participation. Düdaitė’s actions generated both support and criticism, both domestically and internationally.
John Q. Hosedrinker