Disqualified Ukrainian fencer Kharlan reinstated, awarded Paris Olympics place
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) also said it was reinstating Kharlan, allowing her to take part in the team competition at the world championships in Milan.
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Disqualified Ukraine Fencer Says 'We'll Never Shake Hands With Russians'
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan, who was controversially disqualified from the world championships for not shaking hands with a Russian opponent, defiantly insisted on Thursday: "We will never shake hands with them." Kharlan, 32, claimed she had been given the green light to snub Russian rival Anna Smirnova by the head of the sport's federation despite the gesture being a key feature of post-bout rituals.
China's Qin smashes record for breaststroke hat-trick at worlds
FUKUOKA, Japan : China's Qin Haiyang shattered the world record in the men's 200 metres breaststroke event at the World Aquatics Championships on Friday, charging to the gold medal in a time of two minutes, 05.48 seconds to complete a sweep over three distances.
Disqualified Ukraine Fencer Says 'We'll Never Shake Hands With Russians'
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan, who was controversially disqualified from the world championships for not shaking hands with a Russian opponent, defiantly insisted on Thursday: "We will never shake hands with them." Kharlan, 32, claimed she had been given the green light to snub Russian rival Anna Smirnova by the head of the sport's federation despite the gesture being a key feature of post-bout rituals.
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan disqualified after refusing to shake her opponent's hand
Ukraine's government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes," a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics.
Al-Nassr hold giants Inter Milan following PSG draw
Al-Nassr drew 1-1 with Inter Milan on Thursday to end their Asian tour with another good result following the 0-0 verdict with Paris Saint-Germain at the same venue, Osaka Stadium, two days before.
Ukraine relaxes ban on sports matches against Russian athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
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With daughter Poppy by her side, Canada's Crozon chases Olympic basketball dream
Paige and Poppy Crozon walk into a dinner room in Bordeaux, France, over 7,000 kilometres from home in Lethbridge, Alta.