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Aryna Sabalenka has been struck with unbelievably painful tragedy as her boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov suddenly passed away at the age of 42 while with her in Miami.
On Monday, reports started coming out from Belarusian hockey sites that former Belarusian hockey star Koltsov suddenly died while in Miami. In those moments, many were hoping that it was just fake news but then Russian hockey club Salavat Yulaev – for which Koltsov once played – confirmed the death of their former player in a statement.
“It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Salavat Yulaev coach Konstantin Koltsov has passed away,” Salavat Yulaev said in a statement.
“He was a strong and cheerful person, he was loved and respected by players, colleagues, and fans. Konstantin Evgenievich forever wrote himself into the history of our club. Koltsov won the Russian Championship and the Gagarin Cup as part of Salavat Yulaev, and did a great job on the team’s coaching staff.
“The hockey club ‘Salavat Yulaev’ expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Konstantin Evgenievich Koltsov. Bright memory…”
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