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August 6, 2025 – Dubai, UAE
The Executive Committee of the World Strongman International Union (WSM) has officially announced that Mr. Vladimir Burdun has been removed from his position as President, effective immediately.
During an extraordinary session held on August 5–6, 2025, the Executive Committee unanimously voted to terminate Mr. Burdun’s mandate due to:
Repeated violations of the WSM Constitution
Unauthorized control attempts over WSM’s digital assets and public image
Disruptive conduct toward international partners, including AIMS and the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC)
A complete withdrawal from presidential duties, publicly declared by Mr. Burdun himself
In response, the Committee has appointed Mr. Vladislavs Redjkins, WSM Secretary General, as Acting President until the Extraordinary General Assembly in December 2025, when a new President will be elected.
WSM reaffirms its full alignment with:
The Olympic values and principles
The WADA Code and anti-doping compliance
Ongoing cooperation with AIMS as part of its recognition process
Strategic partnership with the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) in the development of Para-Strongman
📄 Download full press release:
🗂 English Version (PDF)
🗂 Русская версия (PDF)
📧 For official communication: gensec@worldstrongman.org
