Ukrainian Oleksandr Komarov, who won the 100 m freestyle S5 class, demonstrated a strong position during the award ceremony.
After the medals were awarded, the Ukrainian demonstratively showed that he did not want a joint photo with the bronze-winning Russian Kirill Pulver, who is competing in Paris as a “neutral athlete”.
O. Komarov hugged the silver-shining Chinese Jincheng Guo, and waved his hand to the Russian who was riding in a wheelchair next to them, indicating to move away from them.
“This is the first gold medal for Ukraine at these Games. I’m very proud of that. Thank you to our armed forces, to all Ukrainians who are fighting the Russian invasion every day.
I dedicate this medal to all of Ukraine. Although the situation is difficult now, we will win,” said the Olympic champion after the golden swim.
The Ukrainian, who became the champion, also shone with Olympic gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, he has won three gold medals at the European Swimming Championships for the disabled, and the Ukrainian also holds the title of 2023 world champion.
It is reported in the foreign media that the native home of the swimmer from Mariupol was engulfed in the flames of the war caused by the Russians, in which the medals won by O. Komarov were burnt.
We remind you that as many as 88 Russian athletes are participating in the Paralympic Games in Paris under a neutral flag.
2024-08-30 21:04:30