Badminton: Reluctant Ukrainian globetrotters aim to keep flag flying
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(From left) Ukranian badminton players Mariia Stoliarenko, head coach Salim Samion, Poliva Buhrova and Yelyzaveta Zharka.
ST PHOTO: SAZALI ABDUL AZIZ
SINGAPORE - If they could, Ukrainian badminton players Yelyzaveta Zharka, Mariia Stoliarenko and Polina Buhrova would board a plane and head back home today.
Instead, the trio, who competed at the Singapore Badminton Open this week, will have to continue being reluctant globetrotters given the state of their country since the Russian invasion in February.
