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Defeated Russian fencer complains that her Ukranian opponent didn't shake her hand: “Fu**, why are they allowed sh** like this, who the fu** do they think they are?” (i.imgur.com)
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https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/06/18/7461386/

A controversial event occurred during the European Fencing Championships in Basel, involving Ukrainian Olena Kryvytska and Russian Maya Guchmazova, who represented Georgia.

Source: Champion

After the fight, which Kryvytska won with the score of 15:9, the Ukrainian refused to shake hands with her Russian opponent. Guchmazova cursed in response: "Fu**, why are they allowed sh** like this, who the fu** do they think they are?"

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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 48 points 4 months ago

Maybe stop beheading Ukrainian POWs and people will treat you more respectfully? Just a thought.