Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya writes ‘No War’ on her shoe as she advances to the second round of Indian Wells

Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya writes ‘No War’ on her shoe as she advances to the second round of Indian Wells

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Thursday, March 10, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
article-image
Anna Kalinskaya's shoe | Photo: Twitter

Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya won her match against Harmony Tan of France at Indian Wells as the latter retired trailing 6-2, 1-0.

She joined the chorus of Russian athletes speaking out against her country's invasion of Ukraine by writing the words ‘No War’ on her shoe.

Prominent Russian athletes are making it clear they are against the war in Ukraine.

From new world tennis No 1 Daniil Medvedev to ice hockey star Alex Ovechkin, some of the country’s most prominent sportsmen and women have spoken out against the action taken by Putin.

RECENT STORIES

'It Is A Bit Unfortunate...': Harbhajan Singh Slams Critics Questioning Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli's...

'It Is A Bit Unfortunate...': Harbhajan Singh Slams Critics Questioning Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli's...

Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour: Football Legend To Arrive On December 14 In Mumbai; CM Devendra...

Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour: Football Legend To Arrive On December 14 In Mumbai; CM Devendra...

Brain-Fade Moment! Steve Smith's Comical Mix-Up During Toss Time Goes Viral During AUS vs ENG, 2nd...

Brain-Fade Moment! Steve Smith's Comical Mix-Up During Toss Time Goes Viral During AUS vs ENG, 2nd...

Team India Star Player Rohit Sharma Set To Play For Mumbai In SMAT Knockouts: Reports

Team India Star Player Rohit Sharma Set To Play For Mumbai In SMAT Knockouts: Reports

AUS vs ENG, 2nd Ashes Test: Mitchell Starc's Double-Duck Breakthrough Rocks England In Stunning...

AUS vs ENG, 2nd Ashes Test: Mitchell Starc's Double-Duck Breakthrough Rocks England In Stunning...