Russian oligarch and friend of Putin elected head of the International Fencing Federation: Harlan's reaction

The titled Ukrainian saber player condemned the decision of the FIE Congress to appoint Alisher Usmanov as the president of the organization.

Two-time Olympic fencing champion Olga Kharlan commented on the election of a Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE).

The Ukrainian saber player published an Instagram story where she harshly criticized the decision of the FIE Congress.

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“The decision of the FIE Congress on the presidential election… No, I'm not surprised. Unfortunately. Yes, I am disappointed in the fencing world. Disappointed in those who choose to play 'this game.'

120 federations… That's a lot. So yes. Big disappointment. There are no more words,” Harlan wrote.

The election of the head of the organization was held on November 30 in Tashkent. In voting…