NewsUkrainian European Champion refused to take a photo with the Russian athlete.

Ukrainian European Champion refused to take a photo with the Russian athlete.

Ukrainian European Champion refused to take a photo with the Russian athlete.

12.02.2026 10:21

Ukrainian athlete Sofia Elii, the 2026 European Youth Karate Champion, refused to take a photo with the Russian representative during the award ceremony and left the podium. This incident received widespread attention, and Elii's stance was interpreted as 'a principled stand' by the Ukrainian public.

2026 European Youth Karate Champion Sofia Elii made headlines with her attitude during the award ceremony. The Ukrainian athlete refused to take a photo with the Russian representative.

LEFT THE PODIUM

After the award ceremony, Sofia Elii, who did not want to pose next to the Russian athlete, did not participate in the joint photo shoot and left the podium. The young athlete's action resonated widely on social media. Sofia Elii's stance was interpreted as "a principled position" in the Ukrainian public opinion.

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