ROME: A Serbian volleyball player has been hit with a two-match ban after making a racist gesture during a match against Thailand.
Sanja Djurdjevic was photographed pulling at the corners of her eyes with her fingers, a derogatory gesture towards Asians.
The incident happened during her side’s 3-0 victory over the Thai team at the Volleyball Nations League in Rimini, Italy, on June 1.
The sport’s governing body said its disciplinary committee found that she “violated the FIVB Disciplinary Regulations following a gesture made during the Volleyball Nations League 2021 match between Serbia and Thailand”.
“Ms. Sanja Djurdjevic has received a two-match suspension,” an FIVB statement said. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia was also fined 20,000 Swiss francs.
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes . — AFP/FileSYDNEY: Family and team-mates paid tribute to “infectious”...
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia took part in protests against the Wrestling Federation of India last year. —...
An undated picture of Zimbabwe's all-rounder Sean Williams. — ICC/FileISLAMABAD: Zimbabwe all-rounder Sean Williams...
Pakistan's Shahnawaz Dahani and Ahmed Daniyal. — Instagram@idaniyal.latif/FileISLAMABAD: All-rounder Ahmed Daniyal...
Arsenal's Spanish coach Mikel Arteta hugs Arsenal's French defender William Saliba at the end of the UEFA Champions...
New Zealand's Tom Latham and England's Ben Stokes pose with the series trophy. — AFPCHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand put...
