Exclusive: Ukraine pulls out of the Women’s World Team Championship after Egypt support for fake Russian “referendum”
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Ukraine will not be sending a squad to compete in the Women’s World Team Championship in Egypt in December following the latest political turmoil caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of the country.
In a staged announcement, orchestrated by the Kremlin, a representative of the Egyptian government appeared to support a fake “referendum” organised in conjunction with Vladimir Putin’s murderous annexation of Ukraine territories.
The purpose of the stunt was to show that populations of the invaded territories wished to continue under Russian rule.
Alongside a threat to use nuclear weapons, it is a desperate attempt by Putin to save face as Ukraine troops, supported by the West, are forcing Russian invaders to retreat in many parts of the country.
The stance by Egypt has angered the Ukraine squash community and they no longer wish to visit Egypt to compete in the women’s team event.
Alena Ohonesian, vice president of Ukraine Squash, told me today: “In the current situation in our country, I have to inform you that our team will not take part in the World Championship.
Picture courtesy of Ukraine Squash
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