Fidel Castro has defended Angel Matos, the Cuban Taekwondo athlete who kicked a referee in the head at the Beijing Olympics. Castro feels that Matos was right to be indignant over his disqualification during the bronze medal match.
Olympic officials want Matos and his coach banned from the sport for life for his controversial actions after he was eliminated from the tournament. But Castro has declared his "total solidarity" for his fellow countrymen.
Showing posts with label Beijing Olympics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beijing Olympics. Show all posts
Aug 27, 2008
Aug 23, 2008
Awesome Kenenisa Bekele Wins 5000m and 10,000m at Olympics 2008
Kenenisa Bekele added 5000m gold to his 10000m gold in an incredible run at The Bird's Nest Stadium in the Beijing Olympics tonight. He is the first athlete since the legendary Yifter the Shifter won both golds in 1980.
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