The Ukrainian fencer refused to shake hands with the Russian athlete. She won but got disqualified

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan Source: AAP / Federico Gambarini/dpa

32-year-old fencer Olga Kharlan, who is one of the most titled athletes in Ukraine, refused to shake hands with the athlete from Russia and was disqualified.


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