Oleksandra Kononova: “I miei orecchini contro la guerra qui fanno paura. Russi isolati al villaggio”

Ukrainian Paralympic athlete Oleksandra Kononova, who won four medals in cross-country skiing and biathlon, faced a warning from the jury for wearing earrings that symbolized her protest against the war. She criticized the regulation, stating that athletes feel a responsibility to represent their country. Her protest highlights the ongoing conflict and its impact on athletes.

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