Iga Swiatek does not hide his views on the war in Ukraine and speaks loudly against it. However, Victoria Azarenka from Belarus does not agree with the words of the Pole, who previously drew the attention of the WTA to an important issue.
There is no doubt that Iga Sviontek is one of the most conscientious tennis players in the world. In his interviews, conferences and speeches, he does not limit himself to empty sports phrases, but also touches on many difficult topics. Rashinyanka often raises, for example, the topic of the war in Ukraine and its consequences. Victoria Azarenka, a player from Belarus, decided to refute one of these statements.
Iga Swiatek wants more help from WTA for Ukraine
It all started with the statement of Lesya Tsurenko, who a few weeks ago decided to withdraw from the match with another Belarusian Arina Sabalenka. The Ukrainian had a panic attack just before the match and after the director of the WTA admitted to her in an interview that he would like athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete at the Olympic Games, despite the war unleashed by these countries.
Swiatek reacted to this situation, quoted by Tennisuptodate.com. “More needs to be done to help Ukrainian players. In the tennis world, they only talk about players from Belarus and Russia, and this is wrong. We should focus more on helping Ukrainians and providing them with everything they need. A lot of baggage rests on their shoulders, said the polka.
Victoria Azarenka disagrees with Iga Swiatek
This attitude did not sit well with the aforementioned Victoria Azarenka, whom ESPN spoke to. – I do not share the opinion of Iga. I would encourage her to see how much has already been done before commenting. I am on the Athletes’ Council and will be happy to share some facts with them. That would be the best way to have this discussion,” she said. What facts did the Belarusian mean? She didn’t explain.
Recall that in the war that Russia started in February 2022 and which continues to this day, Belarus largely supports the army of Vladimir Putin.
Source: Wprost
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