University Apologizes For ‘Russia’ Chant At Ukrainian Basketball Player
After some fans made chants, the Colorado State University has apologized to a Utah State Basketball player from Ukraine “Russia” During a Saturday match, he was looking at him.
Max Shulga (a guard for Utah State) is the player And a Kyiv native. Russia invaded his homeland A conflict that continues to this very day began one year ago.
“Following tonight’s basketball game, we became aware that a small group of individuals in our student section chanted ‘Russia’ at a student-athlete from Utah State, who is from the Ukraine,” The Colorado State Rams In a series tweets.
“On behalf of Colorado State, we apologize to the student-athlete and Utah State. This is a violation of our steadfast belief in the Mountain West Sportsmanship Policy and University Principles of Community,” The account was added. “Every participant, student, and fan should feel welcomed in our venues, and for something like this to have occurred is unacceptable at Colorado State.”
According to a clip shared on social media, the chants were heard during a CBS Sports Network broadcast as Shulga takes place at the free throw line towards the end of the game. With less than one minute remaining on the clock, Utah State was leading 83 to 77.
— Colby LeBaron (@clebaron617) February 5, 2023
Shulga made three out of four shots from the free-throw line in the final minute, according to ESPN. The final score was 88-79.
“I have so much respect for [the Utah State University men’s basketball team] and Max Shulga,” tweeted Colorado State University men’s basketball coach Niko Medved. “We have amazing fans and students but this is not acceptable! My sincere apologies.”
I have so much respect for @USUBasketball and Max Shulga. We have amazing fans and students but this is not acceptable! My sincere apologies. https://t.co/PGPdGmVE7T
— Niko Medved (@coachNikoMedved) February 5, 2023
Following these public apologies, Utah State Athletics released a statement on Sunday.
“Utah State University and its athletics department fully supports Max Shulga, and his family, who reside in Ukraine,” the statement said. “The incident that occurred during our men’s basketball game at Colorado State last night was inappropriate and unacceptable. We appreciate the Colorado State administration and basketball staff for not condoning such behavior.”
Statement from Utah State Athletics regarding last night’s game against
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— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) February 5, 2023
Both schools are members of the Mountain West Conference.
Conference officials told CNN they are “aware of the situation and are currently reviewing the incident.”
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