The Canadian government is worried about its professional hockey players who play in Russia and Belarus, fearing they could end up having a similar fate to WNBA star Brittney Griner, reported the Toronto Sun.
Canadian regulators are concerned they won’t be able to provide needed support if any of the players end up detained in either Russia or Belarus. The federal government, therefore, is advising athletes playing in these countries to leave as soon as possible, writes the outlet.
