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Castro Backs Cuban Athlete Who Kicked Ref

Accuses Matos' opponent of trying to fix fight

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Aug 25, 2008 5:41 PM CDT

(Newser) – An ailing Fidel Castro expressed "total solidarity" today with a Cuban martial artist who kicked an Olympics referee in the face, the AP reports. Castro supported a claim by the taekwondo athlete's coach that the contest was fixed and marred by a bribery attempt....   Read full story »

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