Yastremska gives final winnings to Ukraine
Dayana Yastremska says she will donate her prize money to help support her homeland Ukraine after being beaten in the final of the Lyon Open by China's Shuai Zhang.
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Dayana Yastremska to donate Lyon Open prize money to aid war torn Ukraine
Lyon Open final ended in defeat on Sunday but the Ukrainian said she would donate her prize money towards aid efforts following Russia's invasion of her country 10 days ago. Yastremska, who has won three WTA titles, fled Ukraine with her younger sister with help from their parents just days after the invasion began on Feb. 24. She said she spent two nights in an underground parking lot before they fled.
Gymnastics-Russian Kuliak faces disciplinary action for 'shocking' behaviour
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said it will open disciplinary proceedings against Russian artistic gymnast Ivan Kuliak for his "shocking behaviour" in displaying a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine during an event.
WTA roundup: Shuai Zhang jolts Dayana Yastremska to win in Lyon
Eighth-seeded Shuai Zhang of China recorded her third career WTA singles title on Sunday after rallying to a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Dayana Yastremska in the final at the Open 6e Sens Metropole in Lyon, France.
Russian gymnast’s Ukraine invasion symbol blasted as ‘shocking’
PARIS: Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who sported an insignia linked to the invasion of Ukraine on a medals podium, was blasted for his “shocking behavior” on Sunday. Kuliak’s shirt had the letter ‘Z’ prominently placed as he stood next to Ukraine’s Kovtun Illia, the gold medallist at a Gymnastics World Cup event in Doha.
Novak Djokovic sends message to Sergiy Stakhovsky pledging support in Ukraine fight against Russia
Novak Djokovic has pledged financial support to Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky, who has joined the fight to protect his country from the Russian invasion.
Commenting on WNBA star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. ready to give 'every possible assistance' to detained citizens
Reacting to WNBA star Brittney Griner being detained in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the U.S. will «provide every possible assistance» to citizens who are being held in foreign countries.