🏃♀️Christina Tomoniskaya seeks asylum in Poland after being removed from the Belarusian team.
👮♂️She was forcibly taken to the airport by the Belarusian authorities.
🌍The incident drew international attention to the political situation in Belarus.
🇵🇱Poland granted her a humanitarian visa and she plans to leave for Warsaw.
🔐Tomoniskaya's case highlights the bravery of athletes standing up for their rights.
Why was Christina Tomoniskaya forcibly taken to the airport?
—She was taken by the Belarusian authorities for criticizing her coaches.
Why does Tomoniskaya fear for her safety if she returns to Belarus?
—She believes that she will be in danger due to her opposition to the Belarusian regime.
Which country granted Tomoniskaya a humanitarian visa?
—Poland granted her a humanitarian visa.
Where does Tomoniskaya plan to go after leaving Japan?
—She plans to go to Warsaw, Poland.
What does Tomoniskaya's case highlight?
—Her case highlights the bravery of athletes standing up for their rights.
00:00Belarusian sprinter Christina Tomoniskaya seeks asylum in Poland after being forcibly taken to the airport for criticizing coaches.
00:11Tomoniskaya is 24 years old and was removed from the Belarusian team.
00:23Belarus claims she was removed due to her emotional state.
00:37Tomoniskaya is seen entering the Polish embassy in an unmarked silver van.
00:46She has been granted a humanitarian visa by Poland.
01:10She fears for her safety if she is returned to Belarus.
01:23Tomoniskaya's case is reminiscent of Olympic defections during the Cold War.
02:18An audio recording of a conversation between Tomoniskaya and her coach highlights the pressure she faced to return to Belarus.
