State department cites repression of athletes abroad and ‘counter-dissident activity’ but does not say who will be targeted
The case of Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who defected during the Tokyo Olympics, was cited by the US.The case of Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who defected during the Tokyo Olympics, was cited by the US.The United States has announced visa restrictions on several Belarusians, citing the repression of athletes abroad including the attempted forced repatriation of a sprinter at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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