Castro has supported Angel Matos disgraceful action in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

In an official press release last Monday, the ex leader of the communist country called for a re-evaluation of Cuban sport after a disastrous performance in Beijing and predicted that the next Olympic game in London 2012 are going to be crammed with European chauvinism and arbiter corruption.

“…stunned by the referee’s decision Angel Matos complained first and then kicked the arbiter in the face. Even his own coach had been offered a bribe before the competition, Matos’s dignity was hurt. He could just not stop himself” – explained Castro in official press communication and concluded “… to our taekwondo athlete and his coach, our TOTAL SOLIDARITY”.

Castro’s communication was made public in La Mesa Redonda (a TV political oriented programme) and on the local evening news.

Angel Matos was the champion in the Olympics 2000 and it was a favourite to win but in a middle of a competition Matos attacked the referee and has been banned for life from official events.