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Fencer Harlan disqualified from World Championships for refusing to shake hands with Russian woman Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan was disqualified for refusing to greet Russian Anna Smirnova after the fight. 27.07.23 14:49 35 672 202 Sport

19 European countries demand suspending Russia from Olympics Ministers of culture and sport of 19 European countries signed a letter supporting Russia's exclusion from all international competitions. 01.08.16 23:58 46 141 179 Incidents

EBU may exclude Russia from Eurovision in 2018 The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) does not rule out excluding Russia from participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018, but such a decision can be made only after the contest in Kyiv in May. 14.04.17 23:35 54 684 153 Entertainment

Ukrainian fencer Kryvytska angered Russian fencer Guchmazova by refusing to greet her: "Bitch! Why does she do that! F#ck! They can do anything! Are they f#cking crazy!?". VIDEO Ukrainian fencer Olena Kryvytska refused to give the traditional greeting after her fight with Russian fencer Maia Guchmazova, who fenced under the Georgian flag. 18.06.24 17:00 31 936 122 Previously in trend: War

International Fencing Federation overturns Kharlan’s disqualification Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan will be able to take part in the team competition at the 2023 World Cup in Milan. 28.07.23 21:17 22 360 96 Sport

IOC disqualified Heraskevych before first race. VIDEO Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said that he was disqualified before the first race of the 2026 Olympics. 12.02.26 10:32 17 731 90 Previously in trend: Helmet of remembrance at Heraskevych’s performance

"And then country of Heroes comes to your defense and changes everything in your life," Kharlan thanked Ukrainians for their support Ukrainian fencer Olha Harlan has announced that the International Olympic Committee has decided to qualify her for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The athlete thanked Ukrainians, sports officials and soldiers for supporting and defending her position. 28.07.23 22:00 24 139 74 Sport

Heraskevych: I may be disqualified because of "helmet of memory" at Olympics Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych believes he could be disqualified from the Olympics in Italy if he continues to wear a helmet bearing images of athletes killed by Russia. 10.02.26 19:48 4 640 29 Previously in trend: Olympics 2026

IOC disqualified not Vlad, but all of Ukraine. Memory of Ukrainian heroes is not for sale, - coach The father and coach of skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified by the IOC, said that they plan to appeal the decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 12.02.26 12:24 5 125 29 Previously in trend: Helmet of remembrance at Heraskevych’s performance

Heraskevych may display "helmet of remembrance" after his performance, but not during race, - IOC The International Olympic Committee called on Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych not to wear the "memorial helmet" during his performance, but offered other options for honouring the deceased Ukrainian athletes, including displaying the helmet after the competition. 11.02.26 16:22 3 420 27 Previously in trend: Olympics 2026 Helmet of remembrance at Heraskevych’s performance