Ukrainian fencer disqualified from World Cup for refusing to shake hands with Russian opponent
Pravda Ukraine
Ukrainian fencer Olha Harlan has been disqualified from the World Fencing Championships in Milan.
Source: Tribuna with reference to Eurosport journalist Marco Arcari; Suspilne [Ukraine’s national broadcaster]
Details: Harlan defeated Russia’s Anna Smirnova 15:7 at the start of the tournament.