Belarusian Coach Banned for Five Years Over Tokyo Olympics Incident

The ban follows the coach's attempt to forcibly repatriate sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, sparking international concern over athlete safety and freedom.

• Yury Moisevich, the former head coach of the Belarusian Olympic team, has been banned from the sport for five years due to his actions towards sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya at the Tokyo Games.
• Moisevich was found guilty of abusing his power and providing false information regarding Tsimanouskaya's forced departure from the Olympic Village.
• Tsimanouskaya sought refuge in Poland's embassy in Tokyo after being threatened with forced repatriation to Belarus, where she feared for her safety.
• The incident became a diplomatic issue, highlighting the crackdown on dissent in Belarus and the safety concerns for athletes speaking out against Belarusian officials.
• Tsimanouskaya now competes for Poland and is a contender for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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