VONa Communications VONa Communications
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
     VONa Communications VONa Communications
    • Get In Touch
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    SUBSCRIBE
    • Home
    • Politics
    • Business & Economy
    • Celebrity News
    • Sports
    • World News
      • Across Africa
      • US News
      • UK News
      • Europe
      • Asia News
    • More
      • Current Affairs
      • Education
      • Fashion
      • Press Release
      • Opinion
    • Qatar World Cup
     VONa Communications VONa Communications
    Home»Sports»Russian And Belarusian Players To Compete At 2023 Wimbledon Under Neutral Flags
    Sports

    Russian And Belarusian Players To Compete At 2023 Wimbledon Under Neutral Flags

    editorBy editorApril 25, 2023Updated:April 25, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit WhatsApp Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Email

    Wimbledon Chiefs have confirmed Russian and Belarus flags have been banned from this summer’s tournament.

    The countrys’ players are, however, allowed to compete but under a neutral flag following several controversial incidents at the Australian Open in January.

    “Our grounds entry terms and conditions have been updated this year,” Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said on Tuesday.

    “That will prohibit any Russian or Belarusian flags being brought into the grounds, as well as any other symbols or signs of support for the war or the two regimes.

    “The gates teams will be well briefed on what can and can’t come into the grounds.”

    Russian media and journalists, meanwhile, are ‘not welcome’ at Wimbledon this year and the tournament will not be broadcasted in the country.

    “The tournament will not be shown in Russia or Belarus,’ Bolton added. ‘Russian media are not welcome at the Championships.”

    Wimbledon chiefs have revealed that special arrangements have been made for tennis players from Ukraine in a boost ahead of the 2023 event.

    “For Ukrainian players, the All England Club and the LTA will be funding the accommodation cost of two rooms for all main draw and qualifying players and their team members, for the entirety of the grass court season,” Wimbledon chairman Ian Hewitt said.

    All main draw and qualifying players [from Ukraine] will also be offered the opportunity to practice and train after Roland-Garros on All England Club courts or LTA Surbiton courts. This mirrors arrangements for top-10 singles players.’

    Wimbledon have also confirmed that they will make donations to Ukraine, will offer tickets to Ukrainian refugees and have again strongly condemned the war.

    Speaking about the decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players, Hewitt added, “I can assure you it was a very difficult decision in exceptionally challenging circumstances.

    “It does not lessen in any way whatsoever our total condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”

    editor

    Related Posts

    Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Seal 11th Straight Title As Dortmund Falter In Dramatic Season Finale

    May 27, 2023

    LaLiga President Apologizes To Vinicius Jnr For His Reaction Following Racism Incident

    May 25, 2023

    U-20 WC: We Respect Italy But Don’t Fear Them – Flying Eagles Coach

    May 24, 2023

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Follow Us
     VONa Communications
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    • Contact
    • Authors
    © 2023© VONa Communications. All Rights Reserved

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.