Day: March 18, 2022

American NBA basketball player Brittney Griner Arrested in Russia

American WNBA basketball player Brittany Griner arrested in Russia

American WNBA basketball player Brittany Griner Arrested in Russia – US WNBA (National Women’s Basketball Association) star Brittney Griner was arrested at Sheremetyevo airport last month. After Russia reported that they had found an e-cigarette containing cannabis-derived oil. This was reported by the Russian state news agency TASS. According to a statement issued by the Khimki Court, which is located in the northwestern part of Moscow. According to court information, TASS told the media that it agreed to the request for approval. And extended the U.S. elimination period to May 19.

The Russian Customs Service arrested the player in 31 years for this crime, which can result in a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. According to Russian media investigations, basketball player Lindsay Kagawa’s agent, Lindsay Kagawa, will not dispute the information.

“We are aware of the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia and are in close communication with her, Russia, her family, team, WNBA, and her legal representatives in the NBA. As this is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot comment on the details of the case, but I can see you that Our main concern will continue to be his mental and physical health as we attempt to return home,” said Kagawa Cola, Saturday.

Nearly two weeks after the arrest, Ekaterina Kalugina, a Moscow Public Oversight Committee member, spoke to media correspondents. Dan commented that the athlete shared a cell with two prisoners who were arrested for drug-related reasons. “They helped order the Rolling Stones books and biographies,” Kalugina explained. The arrests were made against the backdrop of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Which had a full impact on relations with the United States. On Saturday, March 5, the State Department issued a warning to Americans to refrain from the world to Russia.

All WNBA Players Have Left Russia

And the agency urged all American citizens in Russia to leave immediately. At the same time, they say that there is a possible risk to US citizens by government officials. And admits that the company has “limited capacity” to help Americans in Russia. Griner has been active in the Russian winter for the past 7 years during the WNBA season. featuring over a million dollars per campaign (more than four times the WNBA salary). In addition, he played the final match against the Russian team UMMC in Yekaterinburg on January 29. And the league announced a two-week break from the FIBA ​​World Cup qualifying tournament in early February.

During the European winter, more than a dozen WNBA players, including John Kell Jones, are active. Russia, Ukraine’s Most Valuable Players, and Chicago Sky champion Courtney Vanderthrut and Allie Quigley. The WNBA confirmed Saturday that all players on the circuit, except for Griner, left Russia and Ukraine. “Brittney Griner has the full support of the WNBA. And our priority is her speedy and safe return to the United States.” the league said in a statement.

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All England 2022 Lakshya Sen Men’s Singles Quarterfinals

All England 2022 Lakshya Sen Men’s Singles Quarterfinals

All England 2022 Lakshya Sen Men’s Singles Quarterfinals – PV Sindhu and Saina Newal were knocked out earlier than Badminton All England 2022. While Lakshya Sen kept India’s hopes alive in Birmingham on Thursday (17 March). Seed S Sindhu, who beat China’s Zhi Yi Wang 21-18, 21-13 in the first round. Lost to Sakaya Takahashi of Japan 19-21, 21-16, 17-21 in the second half, which lasted for 66 minutes. Sindhu’s curse on feathers across the UK continues as a medal in the world’s oldest tournament and has so far eluded the world rankings 7th.

Hyderabadi has reached the semifinals twice, in 2018 and 2021, which is by far the 26-year-old’s best performance in the Super 1000. Saina Nehwal beat Beatriz Corrales of Spain 21-17, 21-19 in the first-round match that took place for 38 minutes. Lost to Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 14-21, 21-17, 17-21 in the women’s singles match for 50 minutes. It was a much better performance than the former London Olympics bronze medalist No. 1 and 2012. The one who lost two straight games to Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand at the German Open last week.

Lakhsya Sen Hope Badminton India

If Sindhu and Saina win their respective second-round matches, they will end up facing each other in the quarter-finals. But it wasn’t their day. However, Lakhsya Sen continued to fly India’s tri-clour flag in England with a 21-16, 21-18 victory over world number 3 Anders Antonsen of Denmark. In direct games to advance to the men’s singles quarter-finals. The 20-year-old from Almora, won her maiden Super 500 title at the India Open in January. And then reached the final of the German Open last week, shocking the world three Antonsen.

Two-time medalist at World Basel 2019 and 2021 Huelva, respectively. It was their first meeting on the international stage. The stunning World bronze medalist will face Hong Kong’s eighth seed Ng Ka Long Angus or China’s Lu Guang Zu in the quarter-finals. Lakhsya Sen shows his tactical sharpness when playing a defensive game. And Antonsen’s lead from the net to lead 11-9 at half-time. After the break, he held on to his lead to make it a 13-9 lead. And maintain the lead to bag the opening game.

Sen kept his distance from the baseline and tried to use his smash wisely. To take an early 9-5 lead before an empathetic point lead at half-time. Antonsen fought back to 14-14, up six points in the run. The duo moved 14-14 to 16-16 before Sen managed to add to their two-point lead at 18-16. He kept pulling and hitting cross-court for three match points. Antonsen saved one rally after another, pulling the Indian close the door next to him to reach the last 8.

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