US EditionSwiss Fencing Association issues apology over anti-Israel snub
- The Swiss youth fencing team apologized on Monday for turning away from the Israeli flag at the under-23 European championships final in Tallinn on Saturday.
- The incident followed their defeat to Israel and sparked outrage from Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who criticized their behavior as embarrassing.
- The four Swiss teammates said their gesture expressed sadness for civilian suffering in Israel’s war on Gaza and denied any contempt for Israel or political intent.
- They issued a joint apology on Instagram, acknowledging their action caused irritation and stating it was a mistake that they regret deeply.
- The Swiss Fencing Association is still deciding if further measures are needed, while the European federation reportedly issued a warning to the team.
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Swiss Fencing Association issues apology over anti-Israel snub
The athletes acted out of “personal feelings of discomfort and general empathy toward the situation” rather than out of political considerations, the letter reportedly stated. The post Swiss Fencing Association issues apology over anti-Israel snub appeared first on Jerusalem World News.
Swiss fencers apologise after refusing to face Israeli flag
Switzerland's youth fencing team apologised Monday, two days after sparking a diplomatic row by refusing to face the Israeli winners' flag at the European championships in Estonia. Following its defeat against Israel in the final of the under-23 championships in Tallinn on Saturday, the four-man Swiss team did not join the Israelis and the third-placed Italians in turning towards the flags during the playing of the winner's national anthem. The …
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The Swiss fencing team is taking silver behind the Israeli team at the Junior European Championships in Estonia. Afterwards, the Swiss are making an announcement at the award ceremony. After strong criticism, the four young fighters are now publicly apologizing.
Anti-Israeli position reference? Swiss fencers cause uproar at U-23-EM
Anti-Israeli resentment instead of joy at the silver medal won? The Swiss team has positioned itself politically at the award ceremony in Tallinn – and thus triggered fierce reactions.The president of the association Max Heinzer takes his stand.
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