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Ukraine
Disqualified Ukraine Fencer Says 'We'll Never Shake Hands With Russians'
Kharlan claimed she had been given the green light to snub Russian rival by the head of the sport's federation despite the gesture being a key feature of post-bout rituals.
July 28, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian Fencer Disqualified For Not Shaking Russian Opponent's Hand
With no promises to shake hands, Ukrainians now are allowed to compete in tournaments where athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed in neutral status.
July 27, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian Fencer Kharlan Wins Historic Bout with Russian Opponent
The four-time world sabre champion refused to either acknowledge her Russian opponent nor shake her hand at the end of the contest.
July 27, 2023
Russia
Russia and Belarus Omitted from Paris Olympics Invitees
The IOC has however left the door open for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in the 2024 Summer Games without their teams competing.
July 26, 2023
Russia
Russian, Belarussian Gymnasts to Return to International Competitions
The gymnasts will be readmitted from the beginning of 2024, but they will not be allowed to have any association with Russia or Belarus or their national sporting bodies.
July 20, 2023
OPINION: Oh Sport, Are You Peace or Battleground?
It seems that sport and politics are never far apart, with the patriotism of Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon contrasting sharply with other figures who have shown their true colors.
July 16, 2023
Ukraine
Vondrousova Into Wimbledon Final, Ending Svitolina's Ukraine Dream
World number 42 Vondrousova came through 6-3, 6-3 and will face either second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur for the title on Saturday.
July 13, 2023
Ukraine
‘A Blatant Backroom Deal’ - Russians Outraged by Ukraine’s Svitolina Reaching Wimbledon Semi-Finals
Commentators suggested Svitolina's victory was influenced by agreements between Poland, the UK and Ukraine in order to boost morale among Ukrainians amid “a sluggish counteroffensive on the front.”
July 12, 2023
Ukraine
Victory in Wimbledon for Ukraine's Tennis Ace Svitolina
Ukraine's Svitolina beats Polish World No.1 Swiatek and advances to Wimbledon semi-final
July 12, 2023
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why a Confused Crowd Booed After Ukrainian Tennis Star’s Wimbledon Victory
Both players were upset at the reaction after the thrilling match, but Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina still described her victory as “the second-happiest moment in my life.”
July 10, 2023
Football
Ukraine’s Under-21s Fall to Dominant Spain in UEFA European Championships
Against all pre-tournament expectations the Ukrainian youth team did well to reach the semi-finals but were swept aside by a dominant Spain.
July 6, 2023
Ukraine
After U21 Euro-2023 Semifinal Victory, Ukraine Football Team Qualifies for 2024 Olympics
Ukraine’s participation in the football tournament at the Olympics marks only the fifth time in history that Ukraine will compete there in a team sport.
July 3, 2023
War in Ukraine
Council of Europe Demands Olympic Ban for Russia and Belarus
Council of Europe backs banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from Olympics.
June 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Shakhtar Donetsk: Ukraine's Wartime Champions
As Shakhtar become ambassadors for Ukraine in Europe, the sport of football has become an emblem of optimism against a backdrop of loss.
June 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
PACE Will Discuss Resolution to Exclude Russian and Belarusian Athletes from 2024 Olympics
Deputy Yevgenia Kravchuk told Kyiv Post that Russia continues to exploit the participation of its athletes in the Olympics for propaganda purposes.
June 20, 2023
Ukraine
European Qualifiers – Ukraine Bags Scrappy Win Over Malta
Ukraine, ranked 24 in FIFA’s standings, struggled against the minnows of Malta, ranked 172, but scraped a win to end the season in second place to England in Qualifying Group C.
June 20, 2023
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