The Ukrainian wrestler turned his back to the flags on the anthem of the Russian Federation at the European Championship

Wrestler from Ukraine Artur Kostyuk at the European Youth Championship turned his back to the Russian flags when the anthem of the Russian Federation was playing. This was announced on March 11 by Georgy Bryusov, Vice-President of the Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR).

"The third—place Ukrainian wrestler Artur Kostyuk turned his back to the flags during the performance of the Russian national anthem, thereby showing disrespect for the flag of his country," his message on the Telegram channel says.

The first place in the competition was taken by Russian Bozigit Islamgereev.

The Great Return: Russian Paralympians allowed to perform with a flag

The International Paralympic Committee lifted restrictions for Russians, coming into conflict with the IOC

On February 12, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladislav Geraskevich for using a helmet with photos of dead athletes. It was noted that after checking the equipment, the IOC representatives met with Geraskevich and the delegation of the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee (NOC). Then the organizers of the Olympics offered the athlete alternative ways of self-expression, but he refused them.

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