Konstantin Koltsov, partner of Aryna Sabalenka, dies aged 42

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.

“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.