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sports1 year ago

"Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko Faces Hostility After Winning at World Swimming Championships in Qatar"

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko faced boos from some pro-Palestine spectators after winning a silver medal at the world swimming championships in Doha. Despite the hostile reception, Gorbenko, who was born and raised in Israel, expressed pride in representing her country and emphasized the separation of sports and politics. She also stated that she felt safe during her stay in Qatar, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

via Daily Mail|
#anastasia-gorbenko#doha#israeli-swimmer
sports1 year ago

Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko Booed at World Aquatics Championships

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko faced boos from the crowd at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, after winning a silver medal in the women's 400-meter individual medley. The 20-year-old, who was born and raised in Israel, expressed pride in representing her country despite the jeers, which were reportedly linked to criticism of Israel's military response in Gaza. Gorbenko's participation drew attention from pro-Palestine groups and media outlets in Doha, and she admitted to being heckled by the crowd throughout the event.

via CNN|
#anastasia-gorbenko#booing#controversy
sports1 year ago

Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko Faces Hostility in Qatar at World Championships

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was booed by the crowd in Qatar during the World Aquatics Championships podium ceremony after winning a silver medal, marking Israel's first-ever medal in swimming at the event. Tensions between Israel and Qatar were evident throughout the competition, with subtle signs of conflict including allegations of the Arabic-language announcer not mentioning an Israeli swimmer's name and social media exchanges. The ongoing conflict between the two countries revolves around Qatar providing diplomatic office space to Hamas, leading to diplomatic criticism from Israel.

via SwimSwam|
#anastasia-gorbenko#israel#qatar
sports1 year ago

Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko Defiant in Face of Crowd Jeers at World Championships

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was jeered by some of the crowd after finishing second in the women’s 400-meter medley at the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Gorbenko expressed her happiness at representing her country despite the jeers, and was comforted by gold medalist Freya Colbert of Great Britain.

via New York Post |
#anastasia-gorbenko#israeli-swimmer#jeering