Renowned swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia leaves Belarus

Aliaksandra Herasimenia (third on the left) among like-minded athletes / instagram.com​
Aliaksandra Herasimenia (third on the left) among like-minded athletes / instagram.com​

A three-time Olympic medalist, swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia has left Belarus. According to Tribuna, she headed the Belarusian Fund for Sports Solidarity and is now in Vilnius. This organization helps athletes who suffered from the actions of the Belarusian authorities. Aliaksandra Herasimenia is inc charge of coordination issues.

As reported by Euroradio, Belarusian Muay Thai fighter and world champion Vital Hurkou said he would not return to Belarus because of potential detention.