Oliynykova calls for sanctions against Shnaider over exhibition participation
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova has demanded sanctions against Diana Shnaider following a Gazprom-funded exhibition event in Russia. After Oliynykova's victory over Shnaider at the French Open, she criticized the sport's governing bodies for hypocrisy regarding players' affiliations and comments on the ongoing war. She indicated that Shnaider is reluctant to comment on the conflict, fearing backlash. Oliynykova's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the impact of political affiliations in sports.
- •Oliynykova defeated Shnaider 7-5, 6-1 at the French Open.
- •Oliynykova criticizes Shnaider for participating in a Gazprom-funded event.
- •She calls for the sport's governing bodies to address these affiliations.
- •Oliynykova suggests Shnaider avoids commenting on the war due to potential backlash.
- •The controversy reflects ongoing political tensions affecting sports.
- 3:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tearful Oliynykova demands Shnaider face sanctions for ‘supporting war’
"Russia’s Shnaider played in Gazprom-funded event Oliynykova defeated Shnaider 7-5, 6-1 in French Open Oleksandra Oliynykova has called for Diana Shnaider to face sanctions for her participation in a Gazprom-funded exhibition in Russia and the Ukrainian criticised the sport’s “hypocritical” governing bodies after her 7-5, 6-1 defeat by her Russian opponent. “She doesn’t want to comment on the war, because if she says her opinion, it would be a very big scandal, but I showed you the proof,” Oliynykova said. “I want to stop the tour being so hypocritical by pretending they cannot do anything, because they have the mechanism. Continue reading...
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