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Tennis Star Criticizes IOC Decision

Updated 2026-07-08 20:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk criticized the International Olympic Committee's decision to lift its ban on Russia, saying it undermines individual sports. The incident occurred during her Wimbledon semifinal match.

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Ukraine's Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia

After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the IOC's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.

2026-07-08 21:02 UTC