| Ukrainian champion fencer 07:22 - Jul 28 with 1829 views | kingsburyR |
Poor cow was disqualified form beating her Russian counterpart then refusing to shake her hand after the bout.
Harsh! She had offered to touch sabres instead. |  |
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| Ukrainian champion fencer on 07:25 - Jul 28 with 1816 views | thompsonridd |
So wrong, poor girl.
Why is a Russian allowed to take part at the current time? |  | | |
| Ukrainian champion fencer on 07:31 - Jul 28 with 1780 views | Rs_Holy |
| Ukrainian champion fencer on 07:25 - Jul 28 by thompsonridd |
So wrong, poor girl.
Why is a Russian allowed to take part at the current time? |
they compete as neutral atheletes... Does seem harsh on the Ukranian lady as Elina Svitolina got all the way to the Wimbledon tennis semi's this year refusing to shake hands with any of the Russian or Belarussian opponents during the competition. |  | | |
| Ukrainian champion fencer on 08:51 - Jul 28 with 1607 views | Dorse |
Putin has claimed, on state media, that the Russian athlete actually won 15-0 even though the Ukrainian was using a western-supplied light sabre. [Post edited 28 Jul 2023 8:51]
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| 'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!' |
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| Ukrainian champion fencer on 09:02 - Jul 28 with 1577 views | Orthodox_Hoop |
Harsh, but the rules are pretty clear: "In fencing, shaking hands is part of the rules of the sport and refusal to do so results in a black card and expulsion."
The Russian took advantage of this, and I don't blame her. Unless they change the rules the Ukrainian athletes should abide by them - they choose to compete in a competition in which these Russian/Belorussian athletes (under a neutral flag) also compete. It's a difficult one for sure - but a stronger message would've been for her to boycott the tournament or refuse to play her at all. Agreeing to play automatically means you have consented to abide by the set rules. |  | | |
| Ukrainian champion fencer on 09:05 - Jul 28 with 1568 views | connell10 |
| Ukrainian champion fencer on 09:02 - Jul 28 by Orthodox_Hoop |
Harsh, but the rules are pretty clear: "In fencing, shaking hands is part of the rules of the sport and refusal to do so results in a black card and expulsion."
The Russian took advantage of this, and I don't blame her. Unless they change the rules the Ukrainian athletes should abide by them - they choose to compete in a competition in which these Russian/Belorussian athletes (under a neutral flag) also compete. It's a difficult one for sure - but a stronger message would've been for her to boycott the tournament or refuse to play her at all. Agreeing to play automatically means you have consented to abide by the set rules. |
The Russian took advantage of this room and you don't blame .. .I'll retire to Bedlam . |  |
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