Tennis player Simona Halep considers sanctions against athletes from Russia unfair
Former first racket of the world Simona Halep commented on the sanctions against Russian athletes. Sportskeeda reports.
A 30-year-old Romanian stood up for athletes from Russia who faced restrictions from international organizations. “They cannot be condemned just because they are from this country. They are not to blame for anything, ”said the tennis player. She expressed sympathy for the Russians, who were banned from performing under their own flag.
The Russians faced sanctions from the leading tennis organizations – the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Russian tennis players are prohibited from participating in international team tournaments. Domestic athletes can compete in personal tournaments without national symbols.
Russian sport has faced sanctions from international organizations. In some cases, sports officials explain the introduction of restrictions and bans for Russians by following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Source: Lenta
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