Swiss team protests Israeli winners during fencing win

Switzerland fencing team turns away from Team Israel on medal podium at European championships

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The European Fencing Championship featured a controversial protest against Team Israel in Tallinn, Estonia, Saturday night. Members of Switzerland’s silver medal-winning under-23 fencing team turned their backs to the Israeli gold medalists during the medal ceremony while Israel’s national anthem played. Israeli defeated Switzerland 45–34 to win gold. After the incident, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon…

Swiss team protests Israeli winners during fencing win

Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, congratulated his team but criticized the Swiss team for its "disrespectful behavior."

Israel wins gold at European Fencing Championships; Swiss team stages protest during

Swiss fencers turn their backs during medal ceremony; 'Sports should bring people together, not divide,' says fencing association; FM Gideon Sa'ar calls Swiss team's behavior 'disgrace'

Swiss Fencing Team Turns Back On Israeli Anthem At European Fencing Championship

The fencing team for Switzerland disgraced itself at the Under-23 European Fencing Championships in Tallin, Estonia. The fencing team for Israel won the U23 gold medal, defeating the Swiss team in the final match of the tournament. As is tradition for the gold medal winner, the Israeli national anthem was played during the medal ceremony.And as is also tradition, the Israeli team and the bronze medal-winning Italian team, faced the Israeli flag …

The Swiss U23 defenders won the silver medal at the European Championships in Estonia. But the result gets to the edge note – because the Swiss turn their backs on the Israeli team at the award ceremony. The Swiss fencers don't turn their backs on the Israeli anthem. Picture: xThe Swiss U23 defenders won the silver medal at the European Championships in Estonia. But the result gets to the edge note – because the Swiss turn their backs on the Isr…

Switzerland fencing team turns away from Team Israel on medal podium at European championships – Democratic Accent

The European Fencing Championship featured a controversial protest against Team Israel in Tallinn, Estonia, Saturday night. Members of Switzerland’s silver medal-winning under-23 fencing team turned their backs to the Israeli gold medalists during the medal ceremony while Israel’s national anthem played. Israeli defeated Switzerland 45–34 to win gold. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …