EDITORIAL DALILA AGRATI FIM Europe Press Officer
The Covid-19 pandemic emergency is not over yet, but a new issue is already unsettling the European and world scene. This time, the winds of war coming from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict are frightening us. A situation to which both FIM Europe and FIM could not remain indifferent and to which they responded firmly. The FIM Board of Directors, held in an extraordinary meeting joined by FIM Europe President too, has unanimously condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with some urgent and protective decisions. First of all, to cancel any activities in Russia, Bielorussia and Ukraine. Therefore, to suspend, for the Motorcycle Federation of Russia (MFR) and the Belarusian Federation of Motorcycle Sport (BFMS), the
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issuance of FIM Europe licences and the ones already distributed, the functions of persons as Officials and as Commissions members. As a result, no Russian and Belarusian riders, teams and officials can take part in any events and activities. I’m sure that the values of sport, which unite athletes, peoples, nations and men, will help us to overcome this sad moment of disease. In the meantime, our Magazine has been renewed: a new, more modern and attractive graphic design, with the aim of always giving visibility and attention to every discipline and topic. Our commitment is always for you: we look forward with positivity to tell new and beautiful stories. The curtain of the new season is now ready to be raised!
