The Executive Committee of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) has lifted the suspension of Olga Harlan at the World Championships in Milan.

This is reported by La Repubblica. According to the source, FIE thus responded to the appeal of the IOC.

Harlan had the right not to shake Smirnova’s hand, according to COVID protocol. The source claims that the Federation regarded Harlan's gesture with a sword at the end of the fight as a greeting.