Sofya Velikaya
Sofya Velikaya is a highly accomplished Russian fencer, known for her exceptional skills in sabre. She is a two-time Olympic champion, having won gold medals at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, and has also secured multiple silver medals at the Olympics. Beyond her athletic achievements, Velikaya serves as a major in the Russian Armed Forces, which has drawn attention amidst the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Sofya Velikaya is a major in the Russian army and a participant in the fencing World Championship.
Drapelul Rusiei, ars în Georgia: „Porci ruși, nu sunteți bineveniți aici!”
Romania· 2025-07-27
Sofya Velikaya is a member of the Russian army and has been criticized for her participation in the World Championships.
Ucraina a luat foc, după ce Putin a trimis Armata la Mondialele de scrimă: „Decorate cu medalii ale Kremlinului, zâmbind în zilele în care copiii noștri mor”Romania· 2025-07-08
Sofya Velikaya is a major in the Russian army and a fencer involved in the controversy over neutrality in sports.
К чемпионату мира по фехтованию допустили даже «нейтральных» российских офицеров
Belarus· 2025-07-08
Sofya Velikaya is a sabre fencer, Olympic champion of 2016 and 2020, and a major in the Russian Armed Forces.
Закликала бомбити Лондон та олімпійські чемпіони: Зеленський запровадив санкції проти низки росіян| Інше
Ukraine· 2025-04-18
