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Ukrainian-Russian fencing drama rekindles question: Why do fencers shake hands? : NPR

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing's oldest traditions, the handshake. ....

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A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing s oldest traditions, the handshake. ....

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