Multiple world champion in Thai boxing, kickboxing, Cossack double combat, silver medalist of the World Championship in MMA, international master of sports in all disciplines, Oksana Pashkova from Kharkiv appealed to Russian athletes, urging them to protest against the war that their country unleashed in Ukraine.
“We raised, we raise and we will raise our flag! No matter how big and great you are! I believe that we will stand and victory will be ours. But we really need media support for Russian athletes. Athletes are the elite of the nation. People will listen to you. Come out to the square, post, PLEASE!!! Do not be afraid. Your power has gone mad. My native Kharkiv region is dying now, while you are afraid and tell me that "SPORT IS OUTSIDE POLITICS". We are being wiped off the face of the earth. Vilely bombed peaceful villages, towns, cities. The city of Kharkov was bombed ... people are forced to evacuate. Those who survived... They kill people just like you... today my friend, a good person, coach and athlete, died in the hospital. For what? For defending your city? Gather your balls in a fist and overthrow your PUTIN!!! You can do it, there are a lot of you. Until recently, we were one big sports family - where are you all now? When we are killed. I believe you are with us, help, please."
