From Judo Throws To Ice Hockey Goals: Take A Look Inside Russian President Vladimir Putin's Sporting Persona
Published on: Dec. 4, 2025, 3:32 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
For Vladimir Putin, sports are far more than personal pastimes, they are deliberate tools used to shape a powerful public image. Over the years, the Russian president has relied on highly visible athletic pursuits to craft a persona built on strength, discipline, and fearlessness.
