English

Ukraine's Olga Kharlan leaves after her bout with Russia's Anna Smirnova during the FIE World Fencing Championship, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Sport

Video. Ukrainian fencer disqualified after refusing to shake opponent's hand

Updated: 27/07/2023 - 18:46 GMT+2

More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. A controversial fencing match Thursday highlighted the difficulties that could bring.

Read full article

Top stories

Now playing Next

Ukrainian fencer disqualified after refusing to shake opponent's hand

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2025 – Evening

Now playing Next

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect named as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson

Now playing Next

Gas tanker explodes in Mexico City, killing three

Now playing Next

Giant anteater cub makes first appearance at Cologne zoon

Now playing Next

Where in the EU do most young adults have a university degree?

Now playing Next

Qatar says Israeli air strike 'killed any hope' for hostage release

Now playing Next

NATO secretary general announces Eastern Sentry initiative for the alliance's eastern flank

Now playing Next

Nuclear war: Can you afford to survive? Here's how much private bunkers cost across Europe

Now playing Next

Crowds cheer in Brasília after Bolsonaro convicted of coup attempt

Now playing Next

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Sirāt' - Óliver Laxe's bleak and invigorating trip to oblivion

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2025 – Midday

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More from Sport

Sport

Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Ends with Heavyweight Glory and Home Triumphs

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: Mongolia Shines on Day 2 in Ulaanbaatar

Sport

IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Sport

'Stop this massacre': French football union blasts Club World Cup and FIFA over player welfare

Latest video

No Comment

University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts

Republic of Ecuador

Clashes erupt in Quito as protesters demand president Noboa’s resignation

Poland

Russian drone incursion is a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk

EuroVerify

Pro-Kremlin operation weaponises investigative media to claim Ukraine uses orphans to clear mines

Art

London's David Bowie Centre to open with 200 treasures from a 90,000-item archive

Brazil

Brazil's former president Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting attempted coup

West Bank

'There will be no Palestinian state,' Israel's PM says as he signs West Bank settlement plan

Gaza

At least 72 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, health ministry says

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe in Motion

How is the teacher shortage in the EU impacting the quality of education?

No Comment

Nepali army lifts curfew as it tries to regain control after protests

Culture news

Kanal and Centre Pompidou unite to open Brussels' first contemporary and modern art museum

No Comment

Palestinians flee Gaza after new evacuation order

EuroVerify

Claims that French intelligence chief resigned peddled by Russian propagandists

Ukraine

Russia continues aerial assault on Ukraine, targeting positions in Sumy and Donbas

No Comment

Gaza aid flotilla delays departure after reported attacks

Europe in Motion

Fitter, greener, healthier: These are the new trends among European consumers

See all articles on nocomment

See all articles on musica

See all articles on taste

See all articles on the-kitchen

See all articles on women-beyond-borders

See all articles on uncovering-europe

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT