Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on sports worldwide

[Hedwig]

Remember her?

Tichý protest VÄry Äáslavské proti sovÄtské okupaci na olympiádÄ v Mexiku v roce 1968

Dne 25. října 1968 dala gymnastka Věra Čáslavská najevo nesouhlas s okupací Československa před milióny diváků na celém světě, když na olympiádě odvrátila hl...

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Now let's remember Olga the same.

And sign the petition I linked above.

 

[airgelaal]

I have read the rules.

Refusal of a fencer to salute his opponent, the referee and the spectators before the beginning of the bout or after the last hit

The rules don't say it has to be a handshake. Olga saluted with a saber. russian refused. It was the russian that should be disqualified.

 

[hoptoad]

And now it looks even more disgusting

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suspilne.media

Interesting. I wonder if this sets a precedent that Arab and Israeli athletes must now shake hands or be disqualified.

 

[airgelaal]

Ah, I see...

“This decision will allow Ukrainian athletes to participate in international competitions and will enable them to qualify for the Olympic Games Paris 2024,” the IOC said. “We are glad that they will be given this opportunity, and at the same time we are aware of the difficult inner conflicts they may have, given the aggression against their country.

“Therefore, we encourage international federations to handle situations involving Ukrainian and Individual Neutral Athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity. We continue to stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian athletes and the Olympic community of Ukraine.”

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

Ukraine has signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes."

apnews.com

 

[airgelaal]

A few words from Olya

“I wanted to show my respect somehow because, first of all, I came to the piste to fence against her,” the 32-year-old Kharlan said. “No Ukrainian athletes did it before [during the war], so I was the first one, and I showed my respect by fencing against her, and I won this match clearly and fair.”

The FIE has not said why Kharlan was disqualified. Smirnova and her coaches declined comment.

Kharlan said she asked the FIE president, who is Greek, on Wednesday if she could acknowledge Smirnova with her sword rather than a handshake and not be disqualified. She said the FIE president told her it would “probably” be possible.

Also Wednesday, Kharlan said she had a call with her family back in Ukraine, who were in their basement at the time due to air sirens.

Ukraine fencing star Olga Kharlan disqualified from worlds after not shaking Russian's hand

Olga Kharlan was disqualified from the world fencing championships after not shaking a Russian opponent's hand.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[airgelaal]

Message from Olga Kharlan

https://twitter.com/x/status/1684694766838018048

 

[airgelaal]

Wow, the IOC surprised me. Olya received a wild card at the Olympics

https://twitter.com/x/status/1684960431998132224

 

[airgelaal]

And there is one more good news

https://twitter.com/x/status/1684991318848630790

 

[Sylvia]

Here’s an article:

Disqualification of Ukraine fencer Kharlan reversed – DW – 07/29/2023

Olga Kharlan's disqualification for not shaking hands with her Russian opponent after defeating her at the world championships has been reversed. She has also been guaranteed a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

amp.dw.com

 

[Hedwig]

Good. And hopefully the behavior of that despicable Russian will all sporting federations think very hard about wether they really want athlets like that scum competing

 

[Hedwig]

This is so horrific in the summary

https://twitter.com/IuliiaMendel/status/1685010895947083776

 

[reut]

This is so horrific in the summary

https://twitter.com/IuliiaMendel/status/1685010895947083776

The photo is heartbreaking...

 

[Mafke]

At present russian athletes in any kind of normal international competition are simply more trouble than they're worth.

No participation for them until their country changes.

 

[Irina89]

At present russian athletes in any kind of normal international competition are simply more trouble than they're worth.

No participation for them until their country changes.

Maybe they could allow the Russian fencers who left for USA to compete as AIN? That would really upset the a-holes in the COR.

 

[airgelaal]

Members of the national swimming team train here. Including Oleksandr Zheltyakov, who already has an Olympic quota. Now you can't train here.
I think that Rylov still believes that he was treated unfairly.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1691351929077530624

 

[airgelaal]

What's next? What should russian athletes do to stop being allowed to compete? Should they start killing Ukrainians? Or would that not be sufficient reason either?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1693227188001071267

 

[airgelaal]

In order to allow russians to participate in the Olympic Games, the IOC wants to change the Olympic Charter. I have no words.

https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-eb-submits-olympic-charter-amendments-to-the-ioc-session

 

[On My Own]

The practice of sport is a human right.

Only a jock could ever write this.

 

[skipaway]

Neutrality

 

[airgelaal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1701663637897691568

Now you know how neutral athletes look like

https://twitter.com/x/status/1698757866453176721

 

[airgelaal]

They don't just allow them to compete, they even promote them!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1702595365034168821

 

[airgelaal]

How good it is to be russian. You can tell everyone that you were under pressure and get benefits from all sides.

Wrestling body explains why it let Russian champions compete at world champs despite pro-war rally

Three Olympic champions from Russia were cleared to compete at the wrestling world championships this week because they were judged to have been pressured to appear at a pro-war rally in Moscow last year.

apnews.com

By the way, putin has already congratulated. When they return, they will receive awards and bonuses. What a pleasant and beneficial pressure.

 

[airgelaal]

They were probably forced too

Russian London 2012 gold medal-winning volleyball team help raise funds to buy ammunition for Ukraine war​

Olympic volleyball champion Khtey leads collection fund to support Ukraine war

Russia's London 2012 Olympic volleyball gold medallist Taras Khtey has spearheaded a collection fund of ammunition to be used in the war against Ukrai...

www.insidethegames.biz

 

[caseyedwards]

They were probably forced too

Russian London 2012 gold medal-winning volleyball team help raise funds to buy ammunition for Ukraine war​

Olympic volleyball champion Khtey leads collection fund to support Ukraine war

Russia's London 2012 Olympic volleyball gold medallist Taras Khtey has spearheaded a collection fund of ammunition to be used in the war against Ukrai...

www.insidethegames.biz

I don’t remember these names! These weren’t the stars of the team. Where’s maxim mikhailov? Dmitry mesurskey?

That Russia Brazil match was amazing! One of the best Olympics things I ever watched. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[airgelaal]

About the new Olympic Charter

the amendments provide legal and political cover for the IOC during the controversy surrounding the possible participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.

Sven Daniel Wolfe: Updating the Olympic Charter a dangerous game

Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced that they are proposing to amend the Olympic Charter.

www.insidethegames.biz

 

[Tesla]

About the new Olympic Charter

Sven Daniel Wolfe: Updating the Olympic Charter a dangerous game

Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced that they are proposing to amend the Olympic Charter.

www.insidethegames.biz

I’m not . I’m . F*ck Russia and Belarus, and f*ck the Olympics.

 

[airgelaal]

How good it is to be russian. You can tell everyone that you were under pressure and get benefits from all sides.

Wrestling body explains why it let Russian champions compete at world champs despite pro-war rally

Three Olympic champions from Russia were cleared to compete at the wrestling world championships this week because they were judged to have been pressured to appear at a pro-war rally in Moscow last year.

apnews.com

By the way, putin has already congratulated. When they return, they will receive awards and bonuses. What a pleasant and beneficial pressure.

I was absolutely right.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1706202290015601062

 

[airgelaal]

I really hope that no one will change the decision And I hope even more that other federations will support the gymnasts and also refuse to go to Paris

“Why should the president of the federation convince anyone if the athlete himself does not even think about competing under a neutral flag. In our sport, we know that there are no such people. The president and head coach know very well their athletes who can compete at the Olympics - there are only a few of them. We know these people, none of them even have the idea of competing under a neutral flag,” Rodionenko said.

Гимнасты из России не поедут на Олимпиаду под без флага, заявила тренер

Старший тренер сборной России по спортивной гимнастике Валентина Родионенко заявила РИА Новости, что никто из гимнастов национальной команды не будет выступать... РИА Новости Спорт, 25.09.2023

rsport.ria.ru

 

[airgelaal]

Russians have already been allowed to participate in the Paralympic Games. They may even be allowed to compete under their flag.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1707707500785529245

 

[Karen-W]

Russians have already been allowed to participate in the Paralympic Games. They may even be allowed to compete under their flag.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1707707500785529245

Disgusting.