feature-image
feature-image

Martina Navratilova has once again taken a stand to show solidarity with the WNBA star, Brittney Griner. Russia imprisoned the basketball star in Russia and the worrying conditions in which Griner is living have come to Navratilova’s notice. The US government authorities have reiterated time and again that they are trying to get the player back.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Navratilova is making sure that they don’t forget. However, this is not the first time, she has previously raised her concern about bringing her back to the US as well.

ADVERTISEMENT

Martina Navratilova voices her concern for imprisoned Brittney Griner in Russia

The Czech-American player has once again taken to Twitter to bring people’s attention to the basketball star’s imprisonment in Russia. Earlier too, she raised her voice to bring her back to the US. But that is not happening at the moment.

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image

Getty

After getting nine-year imprisonment, they sent Griner?to Mordovia, which is also known as ‘the land of prisons’.

ADVERTISEMENT

To make her stance clear once again, Navratilova tweeted while sharing the news, “Brittney- hang in there Champ, you are not forgotten!!!

READ MORE: Owing to Elon Musk?s Radical Changes to Twitter, Martina Navratilova Finds His Behavior Similar to That of ?Malignant Narcissist? Donald Trump

ADVERTISEMENT

Griner was imprisoned for carrying illegal drugs to Russia and this has brought harsh punishment upon her. However, many celebrities have called for her to be returned to the US, instead of letting Russia punish her there.

Navratilova’s take on Twitter

ADVERTISEMENT

The 18-time Grand Slam champion is an avid Twitter user. She expresses her political and social views on the platform. In an old interview, she focused on the power of Twitter.

article-image

Getty

Navratilova wished Twitter was there during her younger years so that she could use it to raise her voice and engage with a bigger audience.

ADVERTISEMENT

WATCH THIS STORY: Martina Navratilova scoffs at Roger Federer?s Laver Cup for their outrageous prices

On the other hand, Navratilova does not seem to like the prevailing conditions of the social media platform. Mainly because of the owner of Twitter, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk; she has made her dislike for him clear, on more than one occasion. Whatever the case, Navratilova is still actively using the platform to raise pressing issues that concern the world.

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Shivali Sharma

1,442 Articles

Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Arijit Saha

ADVERTISEMENT