Ukrainian Tennis Player Oliynykova Refuses Handshake with Hungarian Rival over Russia
Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova sparked controversy at the WTA 250 tournament in Cluj-Napoca after refusing to shake hands or pose for a joint photo with Hungary’s Anna Bodnár during their match. Oliynykova cited Bodnár’s earlier participation in a tournament held in Russia as the reason for rejecting the traditional gestures, drawing a comparison to taking part in a sporting event in Nazi Germany.
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