The United Nations has suspended Maria Sharapova as a Goodwill Ambassador, after the tennis star admitted she failed a drug test at this year’s Australian Open.
The Russian had been an ambassador for the UN Development Programme for the last nine years and has been helping recovery efforts after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
“The United Nations Development Programme remains grateful to Maria Sharapova for her support of our work, especially around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster recovery,” a UN spokesperson announced.
“However, in light of Ms. Sharapova’s recent announcement, we last week suspended her role as a Goodwill Ambassador and any planned activities while the investigation continues.
“We wish Ms. Sharapova the best.”
Source: Dailypost.ng
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