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Aryna Sabalenka Refuses to Change Nationality Amid Belarus Flag Ban

Asked about competing without the Belarus flag due to the war in Ukraine and her country’s support for Russia, Sabalenka said switching allegiance is “not the case for me.” She’s “always been proud to represent such a small country” and wants to stay Belarusian so young kids there see her reach the top and believe “they also can do that.”