Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk slams IOC move to lift Russia’s suspension from Olympics

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 Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk slams IOC move to lift Russia’s suspension from Olympics

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Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk criticized the International Olympic Committee's decision to lift Russia's suspension from the Olympics, expressing her intent to defeat every Russian competitor she faces. This statement highlights ongoing tensions related to Russia's participation in global sports events.

"I just want to go ⁠out there and hopefully beat every single Russian I play in the Olympics, and that's it," Kostyuk said.

Politics Sports Ukrainian athlete IOC Russia suspension Olympics sports diplomacy Marta Kostyuk

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