The family of WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is pleading to authorities for help as the athlete is stranded in Russia during the ongoing war crisis.
Griner happened to be serving a three-week-long detention period when all of a sudden, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, leaving her in a difficult situation.
Now, her loved ones are calling out for her safe return, while adding how she is in one of her most difficult and weakest moments of life ever.
Griner was forced to stay back and complete her three-week-long detention period after reportedly being charged for drug possession.
The 31-year-old star made a huge claim to fame after winning the WNBA championship title in the year 2014 while playing for the Phoenix Mercury.
She is also renowned for playing for the Russian side during the off-season too.
In February, she made headlines after being caught with cannabis oil in her possession, along with a few vape cartridges inside her suitcase at Moscow’s airport.
For this reason, she was banned from traveling and forced to serve a three-week-long detention period, as confirmed by news sources from Russia as well as a former team player of hers.
The athlete’s wife recently released a public thank you message to all those fans and authorities who reached out to her regarding the star’s condition.point 411 |
Many hoped and prayed for her safe return from Russia as the world watches uncertainty unfold as Russia is heavily fined with sanctions, leaving the economy at a standstill.point 145 | 1
“I would just like to thank all of you for reaching out regarding my wife’s safe return back home. It really means a lot and all of your prayers and support are being greatly appreciated”- stated Cherelle Griner recently via her Instagram post.
The family has requested the media to honor their privacy during this difficult time as they continue to work hard with authorities for her safe return back home.