The Ukrainians were to play with the Russians in the 1/8 final. They refused and got a walkover

The invasion of Russian troops also has an impact on the world of sport. Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic have all boycotted matches against Russia in baraach to be played in Qatar at the end of 2022. England and Wales have joined the boycott of the matches with Russia. has already taken the final from Saint Petersburg and moved the event to Paris, and this is not the end of sanctions against Russia. Several national teams, including Poland and France do not want to play at the volleyball world championships, which are to be held in Russia this year.

Ukrainian florists say “no” to rivalry with the Russians

The competition of florists is currently underway in Cairo. In the 1/8 finals, fate associated the Ukrainian team with none other than the Russian national team. This duel did not take place. The Ukrainians refused to compete with the Russians. “We cannot compete with them when our families are in danger. Let the whole world see it “- said Ukrainians quoted by TVP Sport journalist Mateusz Górecki. After leaving the board, they were awarded with applause by the audience. The Ukrainians also presented a small banner saying” Stop Russia! Stop the war! Save Ukraine! Save Europe! #niedlawojny # peace. The organizers punished the Ukrainians with a forfeit. The Russians advanced to the quarter-finals.

At the same competition, Stef De Greef, a Belgian player, wanted to express his solidarity with Ukraine by presenting the country’s flag on his shoulder. The organizers did not allow it and ordered him to take it off.

Emily Conrad, representing Ukraine, also refused to fight the Russian woman. It took place during the Junior European Championships in Novi Sad.

Ukrainian florists also received support from the Polish Fencing Association. The activists offered the Ukrainians that they could come to Poland for training.