Well -known Ukrainian boxer, WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBO World Champion Alexander Usyk, was detained by Polish police at Krakow Airport on the evening of September 17. The athlete explained that the incident happened because of a misunderstanding. Usyk also expressed gratitude to Ukrainian diplomats for prompt support in resolving the situation.
Detention and reaction to an event
According to Usik, misunderstanding with the police was the reason for his detention. The boxer assured that the incident has already been commissioned and the situation is settled due to the rapid assistance of Ukrainian diplomatic services. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky also called Usika personally after midnight to make his safety and reported that the athlete had been released.
The role of diplomats in the decision of the incident
The Ukrainian Embassy in Poland responded promptly to the situation, providing support for Usik during detention. The boxer expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian diplomats for their assistance and emphasized the importance of supporting the state in such cases.
This case once again emphasized the effectiveness of diplomatic services in protecting the rights of citizens abroad, especially when it comes to famous persons representing the country in the international arena.
