UPDATE 1-Lukashenko's son replaces father at helm of Belarusian Olympic Committee after ban
路透新闻部 (Adds IOC comment) MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Belarus on Friday appointed Viktor Lukashenko, son of President Alexander Lukashenko, to replace his father at the helm of their country’s National Olympic Committee after both were banned from attending the Olympic Games. Alexander Lukashenko, who had served as the head of the Belarusian Olympic Committee since 1997, claimed his sixth presidential term in August last year in a vote the opposition says was rigged and marred with violations. The 66-year-old, who denies electoral fraud, has been accused of orchestrating a massive c...
Source: reuters.com