Russian attack on Ukraine condemned. IDA suspends Russian sailors from international competition.
The International Dragon Association condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine and confirms its decision to suspend participation of Russian sailors and officials from all international sailing events including World Sailing owned and sanctioned competitions and events until further notice. This includes the European Championship, the World Championship, the Gold Cup and all Grand Prix events 2022.
By implementing these measures, the IDA is following World Sailing guidance in supporting a united and coordinated approach within the global sports movement.
This decision is in line with the IOC Executive Board’s protocols aimed at preserving the integrity of competitions and ensuring the safety of all athletes.We ask all sailors to respect each other during these difficult times, and wish to state that the IDA denounces any defamatory statements made against any of our fellow sailors regardless of their nationality. We look forward to an immediate end to all hostilities and we hope for a time in the near future when we can compete again together.
March 1, 2022
The IDA follows World Sailing’s position which is that if you represent Russia or Belarussia as a Russian or Belarussian athlete you cannot take part in Dragon races. The IDA Officers’ interpretation of the WS current position remains that anyone may currently sail in Dragon races if:
1. The skipper possesses a non Russian passport.
2. All crew possess a non Russian passport.
3. The boat they enter displays a non Russian sail number and possesses a non Russian measurement certificate.
4. According to IDA rules the skipper must be a paid-up member of a national Dragon association in good standing with the IDA