Russia - Putin given black belt
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The World Taekwondo Federation has awarded an honorary black belt to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin received the certificate and a taekwondo uniform at a ceremony in Seoul before concluding a visit to South Korea on Wednesday. While the taekwondo grade is symbolic, Putin has earned a black belt in judo.
The federation officials said they awarded Putin the ninth degree black belt title in recognition of his efforts to foster sports in Russia. The same federation awarded UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon a 10th degree black belt in taekwondo.
Russia recently hosted a global martial arts competition in St Petersburg.
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