Belarus athlete in protective custody and seeking asylum

The Belarus athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who alleges she was taken against her will by Olympic team officials to Tokyo airport, is being protected by Japanese police. Poland and the Czech Republic have offered the athlete asylum. Video: Reuters

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Ivan Yates - 'I broke no rules’

Interviewed by David McCullagh on his new radio programme, Ivan Yates has said that he ‘broke no rules’ in controversy over Jim Gavin media coaching. Video: RTE


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