Belarus tries to send Olympic sprinter home after criticism

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The Belarusian sprinter from TOKYOA who had publicly criticized the country’s national coaches at the Tokyo Olympics said in a video on social media on Sunday that she was taken to an airport to be sent home against her will.

I am asking the International Olympic Committee for help, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said in a video posted on several Belarusian opposition websites. They pressure me and try to get me out of the country without my consent. Therefore, I ask the IOC to intervene in this situation.

Last week, Tsimanouskaya complained on social media that she had been listed for the 4×400-meter relay, scheduled for Thursday. She said in an Instagram post that she had never run this race before and the team’s coaches added her to the relay without her knowing.

They decided to do it all behind my back, despite trying to find out this information but only received a ignore, she wrote. Believe me even though I have never run 400 meters I would be willing to support the team and the girls and go on the same track with them BUT I believe the senior people should have respect for us as athletes and sometimes ask our opinion!

The Belarusian Olympic Committee said that due to Tsimanouskaya’s emotional and psychological state, the organization made the decision to end the performance of the athletes in Tokyo, according to a statement released by the state news wire. Belta.

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