The invasion of Ukraine by troops has been going on for several days. The sanctions imposed on the invader also hit Russian sport. She found out about it, among others Russia’s football team, which was forfeited, thus. How did the WTA react? .
Andy Murray will donate all the money to help Ukraine. “I will support the action”
spoke on Twitter after Russia attacked. The former leader of the world ranking informed fans that he would donate money to Ukraine, which is struggling with the invasion of Russia. “More than 7.5 million children are at risk of escalating the conflict in Ukraine. So I am working with to provide urgent medical supplies and early childhood development kits. I will support this action with money that I earn from the courts by the end of this year. Anyone can support UNICEF, by making donations in response to their appeal, “wrote Murray. Andy Murray has been a UNICEF Ambassador since 2014.
The British is not the only person from the tennis world who decided to help Ukraine in this way. Earlier, she did it, which, after losing the final in Lyon, donated over 14,000 euros in bonuses. “My beloved Ukraine, I wanted to win for you. This week I gave my best, because that’s what the Ukrainians do” – Previously, a Ukrainian tennis player.
At the very beginning, she declared that, but finally went to the court and defeated Anastasia Potapova. The Ukrainian woman informed that she would transfer money for the tournament to the Ukrainian army. – It is a very special tournament for me. The entire cash prize for him will be donated to the Ukrainian army. Thank you for your support – said Switolina.
Source: Sport
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