6 July, 2024
The Russian Wrestling Federation announced on Saturday that its wrestlers eligible to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games have refused to travel to Paris, citing "unfounded restrictions." They called the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) eligibility criteria "discriminatory" and "non-sporting."This decision follows the exclusion of many Russian wrestlers by the IOC in response to their open support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine.However, among the Russian wrestlers invited by the IOC to participate in the Games, some were still known supporters of the war:❌ Alina Kasabieva: Qualified on April 6, 2024. She liked several posts supporting Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, including one dated February 24, 2022.❌ Natalia ...
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5 July, 2024
On Thursday, July 4, the Stand With Ukraine team attended the premiere of the documentary "The Ukrainian Flame" by Benjamin Montel and Antonin Boutinard Rouelle at the Majestic Bastille cinema in Paris.This moving film follows the journey of young Ukrainian athletes—champions in gymnastics, fencing, and wrestling—on their path to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite the immense challenges posed by the ongoing war.Amid Russian bombings and air raid alerts, these athletes train tirelessly to keep their dreams alive. Even as they take refuge in bomb shelters, endure widespread power outages, or await news from missing family members, their preparation continues relentlessly.By capturing their daily lives, marked by intense training and the h...
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4 July, 2024
At a time when political stakes are particularly high, it is crucial to continue supporting Ukraine by strengthening sanctions against Russia, promoting Ukraine’s EU accession, and maintaining arms deliveries to Ukraine. In this spirit of solidarity, more than 160 candidates in the legislative elections have signed our charter, affirming their unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.A Cross-Party SupportAmong the signatories are prominent figures such as Benjamin Haddad (Renaissance), President of the France-Ukraine Friendship Group in the National Assembly during the previous legislature, Raphaël Glucksmann (Place publique), Marine Tondelier (Les Écologistes), Laurent Hénart (Parti Radical), Olivier Faure (Parti Socialiste), Maud Gatel (Modem), and ...
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