Ukrainian gymnasts refused to shake hands with Russian athletes at the World Championship.

Victory of Ukrainian gymnasts at the World Championship

At the Aeon Cup World Championship in Japan, the team 'Derugina School' from Ukraine amazed everyone with their performance and achieved victory. Gymnasts Taisiya Onofriyichuk, Polina Karika, and Lyubov Horashchenko refused to shake hands with Russian athletes during the awards ceremony.

However, in light of the situation with Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Russian freestyle skier Anastasia Tatalina demands the right to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games.

It is known that she is a member of the CSKA club, which is linked to Russia's military actions. Her calls for 'her own' on her personal page also do not increase her popularity among the public. The victory of Ukrainian gymnasts at such a level demonstrates the strength and determination of Ukrainian sports in the face of external aggression. At the same time, the situation with the Russian athlete highlights the controversy surrounding the participation of Russians in international competitions amid the ongoing war. Such events continue to draw attention to the political and sporting realities of today.