Harlan sarcastically mocked Russian fencers.

Ukrainian fencer Olga Harlan expressed her ironic opinion regarding the decision of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the World Championship in Tbilisi. Fencers from these countries will compete under a neutral flag.

What Harlan wrote about 'neutral' athletes

The Olympic champion believes that the FIE's decision to allow neutral fencers in the context of war and the losses of Ukrainian sports is controversial. Harlan refused to go to the championship in Georgia, but did not leave comments on this matter.

The reaction in the fencing community was mixed: some support Harlan's position, while others view the admission of neutrals as a step towards peace and sportsmanship. Harlan herself ironically commented on this situation.

Ukrainian fencer Olga Harlan expressed her dissatisfaction with the decision of the International Fencing Federation to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the World Championship in Tbilisi under a neutral flag. The reaction from the sports community to this situation was divided: some support Harlan, while others believe this is an opportunity for sports understanding.