The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) on Tuesday Announced that the 2022 World Championship has been moved from Russia.
The Australian Open 2022 finalist became the 27th man to reach the top spot since computerized rankings began in 1973.
The Russian team was drawn to play RB Leipzig in the last 16, with the second leg scheduled for March 17.
FIFA said it will continue to speak with the IOC, UEFA and other organizations to decide on any other sanctions or measures.
The former World No. 31 had famously knocked out Swiss great Roger Federer from the Wimbledon in 2013.
Poland were slated to play Russia with the winner of the match taking on the winner of Sweden vs. the Czech Republic.
Klitschko brothers announcement came with a tweet explaining how dire the situation is for Ukraine and beyond.
The UEFA, the governing body of European football, has decided to shift the final of the Champions League from St. Petersburg, Russia to Paris.
Schalke 04 will now simply have a logo that will read "Schalke 04" rather than having the Gazprom logo.
The reigning champion will play the winner of Group C in the semi-finals on Saturday.