Female Ukrainian fencer refuses to shake hands with Russian opponent, becomes disqualified, International Olympic Committee steps in and immediately guarantees a place for her at the Paris Olympics -world laughing at the Russian opponent
A female Ukrainian fencer, Olga Kharlan, recently refused (quite rightly) to shake hands with a Russian opponent at a qualifying event in Milan, Italy. The move, while ethically righteous, earned her a disqualification, which would …
