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Kasparov sends a harsh message to Djokovic for his “unworthy” attitude towards the war in Ukraine

Garry Kasparov, world chess champion and one of the most critical of the regime of Vladimir Putin, has sent a message to Djokovic for his position on the veto of Russian tennis players.

When the Serb was asked about the decision to Wimbledon from prohibit the participation of Russian and Belarusian players in the tournament,Novak assured that he condemns the war but that “personally, I think there is no need to suspend the Russian players. Competing is your right: there is a rule against discrimination in tennis, which states that everyone can play according to their classification and not according to their nationality. Wimbledon He has raped her.”

Russia can play by classification, but they kill by nationality. Russian athletes who do not condemn Putin’s extermination war in Ukraine silently support it

Kasparov on Djokovic’s words

For Kasparovwhich has been asking for weeks now that public figures take a clear stand against the invasion of Ukraine by RussiaThese words are insufficient. And he sent a forceful message to the Serbian: “Russia can play by classification, but they kill by nationality. Russian athletes who do not condemn the war of extermination of Putin in Ukraine They support her with silence. Y for a Serb not to do so is particularly inappropriate, considering history,” the azer wrote.

Djokovic will be able to play Wimbledon

In the midst of this controversy between the chess player and the Serbian, precisely last Wednesday, April 27, it was learned that Novak Djokovic will finally be able to play Wimbledondespite not being vaccinated. The organizers gave the green light, so the tennis player will be able to defend the title won last year.

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