1. Mai 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Fencing Team Sparks Diplomatic Row Over Israeli Flag Incident
Swiss youth fencing team's refusal to face Israeli flag at European championships prompts official apology and diplomatic tensions, raising questions about sports and politics.
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- Swiss youth fencing team refused to face Israeli flag during medal ceremony at U23 European Championships in Tallinn
- Swiss team won silver medal, losing to Israel in the final
- Swiss Fencing Association issued official apology following the incident
- The incident was reportedly meant as a political statement related to Middle East conflict
By The Numbers
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Total medals won by Swiss team at U23 European Championships
They Said
"Shame on the Swiss team for their disrespectful behaviour. You don't know how to lose and behaved in a manner which is an embarrassment to you and the country you're supposed to represent."
"Swiss Fencing has no sympathy for the fact that its team misused the award ceremony for a political manifestation"