Armenian boxers attacked in Baku
October 2, 2011 – 16:21 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenian boxers, participating in Baku-hosted AIBA
World Championships, were attacked.
According to Criminal Azerbaijan information agency, a group of
Karbakh Liberation Organization (KLO) supporters infiltrated the
championship venue. As the the Armenian boxer was entering the ring,
their shouts `Armenians, get out!’, `Karabakh or death’ were followed
by a deluge of stones.
The match was suspended. The Armenian boxer, judges and referee left the venue.
As ALO leader Akif Nagi stated, `we’ve been planning the protest
action for several days. We must prevent Armenians’ participation,
and, unless our voice is heard, more drastic measures are under way.’
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