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WATCH: Ukrainian Fencer Ditches Handshake, Points Sabre at Defeated Russian Rival

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The star Ukrainian fencer, the first to face off against a Russian opponent since the start of Putin’s war, was eliminated over the move.

Noor Ibrahim
Noor Ibrahim 

Managing Editor

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan points her blade at Russian opponent Anna Smirnova.
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Noor Ibrahim

Noor Ibrahim

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