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Estonia Olympic Committee head suspended

Former Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid has been suspended as head of the Estonian Olympic Committee amid internal disputes.

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Former Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid has been suspended from her position as head of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOC) due to internal disputes and accusations of escalating tensions. This marks the first time in the EOC's history that its head has been suspended, with officials stating her leadership contributed to divisions within Estonian sports. Kaljulaid had previously drawn attention for proposals targeting the use of Russian-language profanity among athletes.
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