Tag: Sports diplomacy
Ukraine’s First Medal at Paris Olympics Won by Fencer Who Refused to Shake Russian...
Ukraine's first medal at the 2024 Olympics was won by women's fencer Olga Kharlan, who made a remarkable comeback to claim the bronze in the women's saber fencing event. Despite being down by six...
Tajikistani Judoka’s Controversial Behavior at Paris Olympics Leads to Withdrawal
Tajikistan judoka Nurali Emomali caused a commotion at the Paris Olympics in the 66-kilogram event. During the round of 16 match against Israel’s Baruch Shmailov, Emomali refused to shake hands with his opponent after...
India vs Pakistan: New York fixture in 1989 between sides prompted ‘gravest crisis’
India vs Pakistan: Historic 1989 New York Match Led to 'Cricket's Gravest Crisis'In May 1989, the Downing Stadium in New York hosted a historic fixture between cricketing giants India and Pakistan, marking the first...