US EditionSwiss team protests Israeli winners during fencing win
- The Swiss Under-23 fencing team turned their backs on Israeli competitors during the medal ceremony Saturday in Tallinn, Estonia.
- The action occurred after Israel defeated Switzerland in the final during the playing of Israel's national anthem.
- The incident drew criticism, and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the Swiss team's behavior.
- A representative of the Israel Fencing Association stated, "Sport should bring people together, not divide them."
- Swiss Fencing will discuss the incident with the team after they return and decide on any necessary measures.
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Swiss Ambassador to Israel Criticizes Fencers for Disrespecting Israeli National Anthem at European Championships
Switzerland's Ambassador to Israel Simon Geissbühler on Sunday sharply criticized the actions of the Swiss fencing team, which showed disrespect when the Israeli national anthem played at the European U23 Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, this past weekend. Israel's under-23 men's epée team took home the gold medal at the international competition while Switzerland won silver,
The Israeli anthem resounds, but the Swiss national team turns around: there is controversy at the European Under-23 fencing Championships
A gesture that has aroused various controversies the one made by the Swiss national team at the European Under-23 fencing Championships that were held in Estonia. Saturday, April 26, the Swiss national sword team, who finished second on the podium, turned its back on the Israeli anthem played to celebrate the winners. “Congratulations to the Italian team for winning bronze and shame on the Swiss team for their disrespectful attitude.
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