Statement from UWW President Lalovic on fatal terrorist attack at wrestling club in Kabul
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by Nenad Lalovic, President of United World Wrestling
CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (September 6) – Statement from United World Wrestling President and International Olympic Committee Executive Board member Nenad LALOVIC following news of Wednesday’s terrorist attacks at a wrestling tournament in Kabul.
United World Wrestling and the worldwide wrestling family are shocked and saddened to learn of Wednesday’s violent attack on innocent wrestlers during a competition in Kabul. We have been in touch with the Afghanistan Wrestling Federation and has offered them any support they require in this time of need.
Wrestling competitions are a place for our young athletes to feel safe as they test their skills, form friendships and learn important lessons about teamwork. Wednesday’s attack looks to shake our confidence, but we stand together with all wrestlers around the world in condemning this barbaric act of cowardice.
United World Wrestling sends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died in this senseless attack.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Guardian: At least 20 people killed in separate bombings at Kabul wrestling club
AFP: Twin blasts at Kabul wrestling session kill 26, injure 91
United World Wrestling and the worldwide wrestling family are shocked and saddened to learn of Wednesday’s violent attack on innocent wrestlers during a competition in Kabul. We have been in touch with the Afghanistan Wrestling Federation and has offered them any support they require in this time of need.
Wrestling competitions are a place for our young athletes to feel safe as they test their skills, form friendships and learn important lessons about teamwork. Wednesday’s attack looks to shake our confidence, but we stand together with all wrestlers around the world in condemning this barbaric act of cowardice.
United World Wrestling sends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died in this senseless attack.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Guardian: At least 20 people killed in separate bombings at Kabul wrestling club
AFP: Twin blasts at Kabul wrestling session kill 26, injure 91
