Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has slammed Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players saying its “crazy”
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its atrocities, the Wimbledon Organisers made the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its tournament.
Novak Djokovic has slammed the rules as ‘crazy’.
The Serbian endured his own experience of war when he was just 11-years-old.
Wimbledon has been quick to defend its motion though, moving in line with other Governments, sporting, and industries to condemn Russia’s actions.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club runs the Wimbledon Tournament and is standing firm on its decision, announcing it has also scrapped its broadcast deal with Russia.
This means the people of Russia will be unable to watch the tournament.
Ukrainian tennis players Elina Monfils and Lesia Tsurenko have also responded to the ban, praising solidarity with Ukraine.
However, the Kremlin continues to criticise bans on its athletes in global sports calling them “unacceptable”.
The ban is the first of its kind in an elite tennis event and the ban will include world number two Daniil Medvedev.
The ATP and WTA bosses have also slammed the move by Wimbledon, saying it’s unfair and discriminatory.
Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.
Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.
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On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.
Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.