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Glenn Micallef, EU Commissioner for Youth, Culture and Sport at Euronews studio, Feb 13, 2026

Video. EU Commissioner for Sports says he 'respects' Ukrainian Olympian ban

Updated: 13/02/2026 - 15:39 GMT+1

“Ukraine is going through a very tough time”, Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, discussing the Ukrainian athlete's disqualification, “But the decision by the IOC is one I respect.”

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