Belarus athlete enters Poland's embassy

[Jaga]

This situation of Belarussian sportswoman made news in main TV. I am glad that Poland grows stronger and larger Belarussian diaspora. In this aspect Poland and Lithuania are the best friends of democratic Belarus.

www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/belarus-athlete-in-hands-authorities-ioc-2021-08-02/

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Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, would seek asylum in Poland, said a member of the local Belarus community who was in touch with her. Polish consular officials did not respond to requests for confirmation or comment.

Earlier, Polish foreign ministry official Marcin Przydacz wrote on Twitter that Tsimanouskaya has been "offered a humanitarian visa and is free to pursue her sporting career in Poland if she so chooses."

[karl]

Jaga

This seems an issue with some states with sending their athletes out of country for such sports as these games. For of this, it was very humanitarian and understanding for the Polish embassy to take in Ms. Tsimanouskaya under their protection to then provide the means for her to stay in Poland.

It is not difficult to understand of the stress that will/is placed against her team mates by the Belarus authorities with their investigation.

Karl