Belarus was sanctioned by the European Union (EU) for its involvement in Russia’s offensive against Ukraine
“I want to announce that I will not play tomorrow (Tuesday) in Monterrey, nor any other match against Russian or Belarusian tennis players…”
Russia has massed a convoy of armoured vehicles, tanks and other military equipment that stretches about 40 miles (64 km), U.S. satellite company Maxar said.
The IOC also recommended that no international sport event is organised in Russia.
The EU also plans to impose further sanctions against Russia’s ally Belarus, Russian oligarchs, business people, and politicians.
“Some women became victims of enforced disappearances, torture, ill-treatment…including the threat of seizure of their children.”
The coach said the player was not fit and would continue his recovery at his club.
As of Monday morning, bids for the medal had reached $5,200 on eBay.
IOC said it “cancelled and removed” the accreditations of two Belarusian coaches found to be involved in the case of sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya.
A Belarusian activist was found dead in Kiev a day after being reported missing, police said on Tuesday.
