US EditionControversy Erupts as Tallon Griekspoor Snubs Dutch Foreign Minister's Appeal to Pull Out of Controversial Russia Exhibition for 'Moral' Reasons
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Controversy erupts as Tallon Griekspoor snubs Dutch foreign minister's appeal to pull out of controversial Russia exhibition for 'moral' reasons
Tallon Griekspoor snubbed Dutch foreign minister David van Weel's appeal to pull out of a controversial Russian exhibition event called the North Palmyra Trophies.
According to Foreign Minister David van Weel (VVD), participation is "not prohibited," but he urges Griekspoor "not to do it." Griekspoor and his Russian girlfriend are participating in a team tournament in St. Petersburg.
Tallon Griekspoor will participate in the Russian invitational tournament Northern Palmyra Trophies in St. Petersburg this weekend.
World No. 25 Griekspoor urged not to play in Russian exhibition by Dutch government
Politics and sport have come together again after Tallon Griekspoor was asked to reconsider his decision to play at an exhibition in Russia. Since February 2022, ATP and WTA events have not been held in Russia because of the country's illegal invasion of Ukraine. That war continues, but some are hop...
Caretaker Minister David van Weel has urged tennis player Tallon Griekspoor not to participate in an exhibition tournament in Russia. The minister told the House of Representatives that a player of his caliber should consider "the moral aspects." The appeal elicited a short but clear response from Griekspoor himself.
Government Official Urges Tallon Griekspoor To Rethink Russian Exhibition Participation
Tallon Griekspoor should consider the ‘moral aspects’ of participating in an upcoming exhibition tournament in Russia, according to his country’s foreign minister. The world No.25 is set to feature in the Northern Palmyra Trophies, which will be staged at the Arena Sports Complex in St Petersburg between November 29 and 30. Comprising two groups […]
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