Former NHL player Konstantin Koltsov has expressed his condolences to Belarusian Arina Sabalenka, who has passed away at the age of 42.
Koltsov’s death, who was a member of the Berlaus national team and spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2002 to 2006, was confirmed by Russian club Salavat Yulaev on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Belarusian publication Telegraph claimed that He died in Miami of a “dislodged blood clot.”
Following the tragedy, several of Sabalenka’s colleagues posted emotional messages on social media, including Romania’s Pulisacariu Andrea and tennis commentator Jose Morgado.
“I send my prayers to Arina Sabalenka and the Koltsov family. May he rest in peace and may God watch over his soul. In times like these, there is more than just sports and competition. It’s about being human and offering compassion. So let’s all take a moment to pray.” andrea wrote In the post of X.
Upon confirming Koltsov’s death, Morgado Posted on his X page: “This is truly terrible news.”
American Sloane Stephens, who lost to Sabalenka (25) in the fourth round of last year’s French Open, appeared to address the tragedy on Monday night’s X show. write“The moment you hear or see something heartbreaking and actually feel the pain in your chest.”
World No. 2 Sabalenka was first linked with Koltsov in June 2021. according to people.
Koltsov has long supported Sabalenka throughout her career, celebrating her second Australian Open title in January.
“Congratulations again,” he wrote on Instagram at the time, according to People magazine.
Koltsov represented Belarus at the 2010 Olympics.
In his NHL career, which spanned three seasons with Pittsburgh, he had 12 goals and 26 assists.
According to Reuters, Koltsov was an assistant coach at Russian club Salavat Yulaev.
“He was a strong and cheerful person who was loved and respected by his players, colleagues and fans. Konstantin Evgenevich forever etched his name in the history of our club,” the team said in a statement. Ta.
“May he rest in peace.”
