Cuban Athlete Banned For Life

[UNTflyer]

BEIJING (AP) — A Cuban taekwondo athlete and his coach were banned for life after Angel Matos kicked the referee in the face following his bronze-medal match disqualification.

Cuban coach Leudis Gonzalez offered no apology for Matos' actions.

Matos was declared the loser for taking too much injury time after hurting his leg during the men's over-80 kg (176 pounds) match. Fighters get one minute, and Matos was disqualified when his time ran out.

"He was too strict," Gonzalez said, referring to the decision to disqualify Matos.

Matos angrily questioned the call, pushed a judge, then pushed and kicked referee Chakir Chelbat of Sweden. Matos then spat on the floor and was escorted out.

[NorthTexasFan]

Wow. What a douche.

[bstnsportsfan3]

Having been in Taekwon-do since i was 5, and being a blackbelt since i was 13, this is the most dispicible act i have heard of in the history of Taekwon-do. im happy they banned this jerk for life!

[Mean Green 93-98]

Wow. I thought the martial arts were supposed to emphasize discipline and respect.