2023-07-27 15:05:13
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan was disqualified from the World Fencing Championships in Milan on Thursday. Announced on the official board, this disqualification was decided because of Kharlan’s refusal to shake hands with his Russian opponent Anna Smirnova after his victory, according to a source close to the authorities. The Ukrainian swordsman became the first representative of her country to face a Russian on Thursday since the invasion of Ukraine nearly a year and a half ago thanks to a shift in her government’s policy. On the track, Kharlan contented herself with a ceremonial salute to the referee, avoiding making one to her opponent. And rather than shake his hand, she presented her saber so that the blades clash
Published on: 07/27/2023 – 15:05
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Olga Kharlan simply crossed swords with Russian Anna Smirnova, refusing to shake her hand before their meeting counting for the World Fencing Championships. AFP – ANDREAS SOLARO
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