Sentenced to 15 days in prison for taking part in protests against the Belarusian government of former basketball star President Alexander Lukashenko Yelena Lewtchanka has just been released, reports Paul Nilsen, after having to pay a fine. Many basketball personalities, and in particular French, had asked for his release.
During her career, she notably played in WNBA or for Ekaterinburg in Russia.
YELENA LEUCHANKA RELEASED
a roller-coaster day… After her parents and lawyer told she was not getting released, she has been given a fine and is out of prison.
But with a story still to tell…#FreeLeuchanka #EuroBasketWomen #EuroLeagueWomen #Basketball #WNBA pic.twitter.com/ZqTjkX0ykE
– @ basketmedia365 Paul Nilsen (@ basketmedia365) October 15, 2020
