Belarusian Former Ice Hockey Player Konstantin Koltsov Dies at 42

Published: 19 March 2024 at 11:05

Sports

Konstantin Koltsov, a Belarusian former pro ice hockey player and boyfriend of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, passed away at the age of 42. Koltsov played for the Belarus national team in the Olympics, spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, and later served as an assistant coach at Salavat Yulaev. His relationship with Sabalenka began in June 2021, and she has expressed deep love and support for him on social media. Sabalenka, currently ranked number two in the world, mourns his loss alongside other tennis players like Sloane Stephens.