Ukrainian fencer disqualified from World Cup for refusing to shake hands with Russian opponent

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.

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