Georgian power forward Tornike Shengelia has abandoned the CSKA Moscow as “protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine”, the player has confirmed to the Georgian media Commersant.
“I take this decision as a sign of protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine and I don’t want to continue playing for the russian army club“, he explained in an interview to the media of his country, emphasizing the connection of the Moscow club with the country’s army.
As revealed CommersantShengelia, who changed her Facebook profile picture to a Ukrainian flag, unilaterally terminated his contract and left Moscow for Spain, where he is currently with his family.
shengelia, key piece of Baskonia for six seasons (2014-20), he left the Vitorian discipline in the summer of 2020, just after the team was proclaimed champion of the Endesa League, to join the Russian team.
The 30 year old gamer he has averaged 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and a PIR of 14.1 in his 15 EuroLeague games this season.
Source: Eitb
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