Famous Belarusian Basketball Player Alena Leuchanka Was Arrested for 15 Days

Athletes are calling for a boycott of all competitions.

The Leninski District Court of Minsk sentenced the famous Belarusian basketball player Alena Leuchanka to 15 days of arrest. The court session was held remotely; the basketball player herself was on Akrestsina Street, under the walls of which not indifferent people gathered. Shouts of "Shame" were heard in the hall.

Let us remind you that basketball player Alena Leuchanka actively spoke out against violence in the country and for holding re-elections; she was also a member of the Free Association of Athletes of Belarus, signed an open letter to the authorities and security officials, and constantly went to Sunday marches.

Alena Leuchanka is a professional basketball player who plays in the center position. She is the winner of the European Championship bronze medal and the finalist of the women's National Basketball League (WNBA).

Belarusian athletes called for a boycott of all competitions due to the arrest of basketball player Alena Leuchanka. Here is the text of the statement:

All athletes!

Stop participating in competitions immediately in connection with the arrest of Alena Leuchanka!

Full boycott and solidarity until the pressure on athletes stops! Stop being cowards; sports stars, your colleagues, are in prison for your freedom! Tomorrow, they will come to you too - because of your vote, your like, your participation in peaceful protests!

To all heads of the Ministry of Sports and the NOC!

If the pressure on the athletes continues, you will be included in the visa sanctions list in full! We have all the names. The heads' names will be submitted along with their family members and close relatives' names!

International sports organizations

Show solidarity with Belarusian athletes! Stop all contacts with Belarusian federations, cancel the participation of Belarusian delegations in the competition!