Athlete from Greece withdrew from the Olympics ... Bashny.Net

Athlete Voula Papahristo was suspended from participation in the 2012 Games in London after insulting statements about the Afro-descendants in the social network.

Greek Olympic Committee decided to exclude the athlete Voula Papahristo from the Olympic team because of reports of racist left the girl in the popular microblogging.

Performer triple jump with a takeoff from London sent home just two days before the start of the world's major sporting events.

The reason for this decision was caused outrage post on Twitter, making fun of people of African descent living in Greece.

 - In our country (Greece. - Approx. Ed.) So many Africans that, at least, Nile mosquitoes may feed on their home-made food - she wrote.

In addition, the jumper has openly declared its support for the far-right movements that oppose immigration.

 - Quotes athletes are contrary to the values ​​and ideas of the Olympic movement - commented on officials in Greece.

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