The Ukrainian government doesn't want its athletes competing against Russians. But some think that sends out the wrong message and risks surrendering the platform of international sport to Russian propaganda.
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Finland has cancelled an International Fencing Federation tournament
in Turku due to the decision of the world governing body to allow
Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.
Ukraine's Sports Minister and National Olympic Committee President
Vadym Guttsait is under pressure after the decision of the
International Fencing Federation to allow competitors from Russia and
Belarus to return to competition.
By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv, Ukraine, Jan 31 (EFE).- Permitting Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and other competitions would be a mistake so long as Russia’s invasion continues to claim the lives of Ukrainians, including athletes, Ukraine has said. “Not even one well-known Russian athlete has openly condemned the …