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Konstantin Koltsov, partner of Aryna Sabalenka, dies aged 42
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Published 19/03/2024 at 09:35 GMT
Konstantin Koltsov – the partner of Aryna Sabalenka – has died aged 42. "It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, has passed away," said Salavat Yulaev in a statement.
Konstantin Koltsov
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Konstantin Koltsov has died, the Russian ice hockey team Salavat Yulaev based in Ufa has said.
The 42-year-old Koltsov – the partner of tennis world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka – was a former professional ice hockey player and current coach of Salavat Yulaev.
"It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, has passed away," Salavat Yulaev said in the 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.
"May he rest in peace."
Koltsov represented the Belarusian national team at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics, and was drafted 18th by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1999.
He retired from playing in 2016.
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