Boxer from occupied Genichesk joined the reserve squad of the youth team of Russia.

Boxer from Genichesk joined the reserve of the Russian national team

Viktor Tsyba, a boxer from occupied Genichesk, has been added to the reserve squad of the youth national team of Russia. This information was spread by 'Glavkom'.

The athlete ranked fifth at the Russian championship for juniors aged 17-18, which took place from April 30 to May 10 in the city of Chekhov, Moscow region.

Russian propaganda resources note that the traitor boxer dedicated his sports achievements to the '80th anniversary of Victory'.

Tsyba trains at the Genichesk children's and youth sports center under the guidance of Eduard Hodes.

Russian tennis player criticized for aggression against Ukraine

Russian tennis player Polina Kudermetova, who competes under a 'neutral' status, posted a symbol of Russian aggression – the Georgievskaya ribbon – on Instagram.

On May 9, in her Stories, she shared an image of this ribbon, which has long been associated with Russia's war crimes against Ukraine.

Analysis

Both news stories relate to sporting achievements, but they also emphasize support for Russia's aggression. Such actions by athletes may provoke a sharp reaction from Ukrainian society and impact their future careers.