Blatter says Boston bombings attack on sport itselfApril 18, 2013 - 11:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has written to the mayor of Boston expressing ''deepest anger and distress at the cruel bombings'' at the city's marathon, AP reported. Blatter wrote to Thomas M. Menino condemning the ''cowardly actions, which are not only an attack on the citizens of Boston, but also on sport itself and its ethics of discipline, respect and fair play.'' FIFA published extracts from the letter - also sent to Thomas Grilk, the executive director of the Boston Athletic Commission - on its website Wednesday, April 17. Two bombs exploded near the finish line of Monday's race, killing three people and wounding more than 170. Blatter wrote that ''my immediate thoughts and sympathies go out to the victims and their families.'' Blatter was in Cuba on Wednesday on a regional tour. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |