IOC Says Reacted Quickly To Situation With Timanovskaya
Muhammad Rameez Published August 05, 2021 | 10:10 AM
TOKYO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 05th August, 2021) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reacted quickly to the situation with Belarusian athlete Kristina Timanovskaya and is considering possible measures that could be taken, IOC spokesman Mark Adams said.
On Wednesday Timanovskaya flew from Tokyo to Vienna, and from the Austrian capital she headed to Warsaw.
"The IOC acted very quickly in terms of the first issue for us... We were in touch with her within hours," Adams told reporters.
"I think we've acted pretty swiftly, the disciplinary's on the way, so let's hopefully see what happens there," he said.
Timanovskaya was to compete in the women's 100 meter and 200 meter relays on Monday. She was called back from the Olympics after the Belarusian sports authorities entered her in the 4x400m relay without her consent. Belarus said it was concerned about her mental health, but Timanovskaya argued that the authorities tried to send her back to cover up their poor performance.
The athlete refused to return home and has been granted a Polish humanitarian visa.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
SC orders end of encroachments in Karachi
Nazish Jahangir denies viral screenshots, calls them fake
Govt likely to hike electricity price once again
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
Malala expresses unwavering support for Gaza people
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performanc ..
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in police uniform at Chung police center
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
More Stories From Sports
-
Int’l tennis player Hamza receives cash award incentive for outstanding performance
2 minutes ago -
Chief Minister KP to open Inter-Madrasa, Special Games on April 30
12 minutes ago -
IOC Refugees Olympic Team to be announced on May 2
2 hours ago -
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
3 hours ago -
Norman sees Adelaide success as blueprint for all LIV Golf events
3 hours ago -
Mohsin Naqvi reconstitutes women’s selection committee
4 hours ago
-
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performance
5 hours ago -
Paris holds its breath for Olympic swimming events in murky Seine
7 hours ago -
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
17 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 1st update
17 hours ago -
Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid
17 hours ago -
Watford hire Cleverley as permanent boss
18 hours ago