Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was blocked by the audience at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. This was reported by gym.
Our daughter won the silver medal in the 400 meter medley. When he stepped onto the podium at the awards ceremony, the audience in the stands let out a deafening whistle.
“I did this for Israel and I’m proud of it. If someone doesn’t like it, it’s not my problem. I worked hard for this award and I deserve to be on the podium. I wouldn’t give it up just because some kids were whistling at me. I think sports and politics should not be mixed,” he said.
Anastasia Gorbenko’s family once emigrated from Ukraine to Israel.
The World Aquatics Championship was held in Qatar between 2-18 February.
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) banned Russian and Belarusian swimmers from competing under its auspices, even under a neutral flag, in March 2022.
Previously Israeli national team in the name He was suspended from international tournaments.