A Belarusian high jumper has been granted permission to represent Poland at the Olympics following a decision issued by the international governing body World Athletics.
Maryia Zhodzik, 27, defected in 2022 and received Polish citizenship in March of this year. However, she will only be able to compete for Poland from June 20—exactly three years on from her last appearance for Belarus.
Greenlighted by World Athletics, her decision to compete under the Polish flag was also recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
"I am excited about the decision of World Athletics,” said Zhodzik. “I was waiting for it, and am glad that everything is over and I can officially represent Poland on the international stage. Now I have new sports challenges ahead of me - it’s time to train well ahead of Paris.”
Greenlighted by World Athletics, her decision to compete under the Polish flag was also recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
"I am excited about the decision of World Athletics,” said Zhodzik. “I was waiting for it, and am glad that everything is over and I can officially represent Poland on the international stage. Now I have new sports challenges ahead of me - it’s time to train well ahead of Paris.”
Już oficjalnie! Maria Żodzik od 20 czerwca br. może reprezentować Polskę na arenie międzynarodowej, w związku z tym wypełnione przez nią minimum olimpijskie w skoku wzwyż kwalifikuje ją do #TeamPL na igrzyska #Paryż2024 🥳 Gratulujemy i trzymamy kciuki za przygotowania @PZLANews… pic.twitter.com/U8A2VLcvPR
— PKOl (@PKOL_pl) June 20, 2024
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