YURI PATRIKEYEV: I TAKE PRIDE IN HOISTING ARMENIAN FLAG IN BAKU
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Sept 25 2007
"I am pleased with my results in the world championship. It was not
easy to gain bronze medal in Azerbaijan", the Russian legionary of
the Armenian Greco-Roman wrestling team Yuri Patrikiyev was quoted
as saying. Yuri Patrikiyev who gained bronze in 120 kg competitions
said they faced pressures in Baku.
"Local fans seemed to be cross with the Armenian sportsmen. We look
like the combat men who fight in battle. After all I take pride in
hoisting Armenian flag in Baku".