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Belarusian sprinter in Tokyo reported to be seeking asylum

Japan Lawyers Association for Refugees representative Tomoko Uraki at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport

Japan Lawyers Association for Refugees representative Tomoko Uraki at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport Source: AAP

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was taken to the airport in Tokyo against her wishes after complaining about Belarusian coaching staff at the Olympic Games.


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By Essam Al-Ghalib

Source: SBS


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Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was taken to the airport in Tokyo against her wishes after complaining about Belarusian coaching staff at the Olympic Games.



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