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    AZERBAIJANI SPORTSMAN MAY BE STRIPPED OF MEDAL FOR DISRESPECT FOR THE ARMENIAN ANTHEM

    18:51, 01 Apr 2015
    Siranush Ghazanchyan

    President of the European Sambo Federation Sergey Eliseev has
    denounced Azerbaijani athlete Bakhtiyar Abbasov for his unsportsmanlike
    behavior during the performance of the Armenian national anthem at
    an award ceremony during the recent World Cup in Moscow. Abbasov
    demonstratively squatted as the Armenian anthem was playing in honor
    of Ashot Danielian, an Artsakh-born Armenian fighter, who won the
    gold at the tournament.

    "I condemn this act and find it unacceptable for a sportsman,
    especially considering that he's a member of the national team of
    Azerbaijan and represents his country at the official World Cup. This
    is unsporting behavior. Such a sportsman does not deserve to become
    a prize-winner at the World Cup," Sergey Eliseev said in a statement
    posted on the official page of the Federation.

    "I consider that the athlete, who violates the rules of the tournament
    and ethical norms, should be excluded from competitions and be stripped
    of his medal," President of the European Sambo Federation said.

    He said the decision on Abbasov's participation in future competitions
    should be made by the disciplinary committee of the International
    Sambo Federation.

    http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/04/01/azerbaijani-sportsman-may-be-stripped-of-medal-for-disrespect-for-the-armenian-anthem/

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