French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic stands by Kosovo message after criticism
Oudea-Castera said she made a distinction for messages in support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion, adding that she did not put Kosovo and Ukraine "on the same level".after she refused to shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Sunday.
Djokovic, whose father was born in Kosovo, said earlier in the week he was "against wars, violence and any kind of conflict" but that the situation in Kosovo is a "precedent in international law". "Kosovo is our cradle, our stronghold, centre of the most important things for our country. There are many reasons why I wrote that on the camera.
Kosovo Olympic authorities have asked the International Olympic Committee to open disciplinary proceedings against Djokovic, accusing him of stirring up political tension."Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" might seem like an odd statement. After all, Kosovo became independent in 2008 - and its geographical location in the south west meant that, even before then, it was always on the periphery of Serbia.
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