Belarusian Olympic athlete 'safe' after refusing flight home

Belarusian Olympic athlete 'safe' after refusing flight home

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The Olympics governing body says a Belarusian athlete is safe and secure, after a standoff at Tokyo’s airport between the sprinter and her own team. Caryn Ceolin with why the 24-year-old refused to board a flight home.

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