Poland gives humanitarian visa to 2nd Belarus athlete

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A lawmaker successful Poland says that a 2nd Belarussian athlete, an equestrian who was excluded from the nationalist Olympic squad aft criticizing authorities authorities, has been fixed a humanitarian visa and refuge successful Poland. Opposition lawmaker Joanna Kluzik-Rostkowska said Sunday that Belarus dressage rider Olga Safronova, who was barred from going to the Tokyo Summer Olympics, intends to bid and vie with Poland’s nationalist team. Last period Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya recovered structure successful Poland to debar punishment astatine location aft criticizing squad officials astatine the Tokyo Games. Poland has besides offered refuge to Belarus dissidents and critics of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko who are fleeing reprisals.