Moscow: The Olympic team of Belarus has branded the athletes’ village in Rio de Janeiro unsanitary, a day after Australian athletes refused to check in over health concerns.
The Belarus team have complained about having no hot water, cold water only sometimes, and a failing sewage system.
Posting pictures on its website of dirty windows and a filthy shower, the Belarus Olympic Committee says “there remains much for the Rio organising committee to do so that the living conditions meet sanitary requirements.”
Australia’s athletes refused to move into the village on Sunday, with delegation head Kitty Chiller saying water leaks and electrical problems had “endangered” athletes.
However, Chiller since said she expects the Australians to move in on Wednesday, after having paid for hotel accommodation for athletes and cleaning services.
