Ukraine clinches first gold medal at Paris Olympics in women's team saber fencing, defeating South Korea 45-42. Olha Kharlan, individual bronze medalist, scores 22 points.
The International Fencing Federation decided fencers can resume distanced greetings instead of shaking hands, after an incident pitting Ukrainian Olga Kharlan against a Russian foe created an uproar.
Ukrainian fencer Harlan was disqualified from the World Fencing Championships for not "showing respect" (shaking hands) to a Russian fencer Smirnova after defeating her. Smirnova lodged a protest against, staying on the track for over 50 min.
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