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Brutal attack on kickboxer Giannis Tsoukalas in Serbia after winning the World Championship title by knockout (video)

The Greek athlete defeated Serbia’s Vahid Kičara for the WKU professional world title at -67 kg – Tsoukalas was taken to hospital as a precaution

Newsroom December 30 09:46

Scenes of chaos unfolded at a kickboxing match in Novi Pazar, a city with a Muslim majority in Serbia, when, after the end of the bout between Greek athlete Giannis Tsoukalas and Serbia’s Vahid Kičara for the WKU professional world title at -67 kg, individuals stormed the ring and attacked Tsoukalas in the city of Novi Pazar.

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According to Serbian media, members of Kičara’s team entered the ring and attacked the Greek athlete. In fact, it is reported that the Serbian fighter’s brother punched Tsoukalas in the face while he was kneeling to pray.

The tension escalated rapidly, with around 50 people invading the competition area and a general brawl breaking out. The event organizers were unable to restore order, claiming that there was insufficient security personnel to deal with such an incident.

As reported by Serbian media, Giannis Tsoukalas was immediately transferred from Novi Pazar to a hospital in Belgrade for precautionary examinations. After undergoing the necessary checks and being discharged, he returned to Greece.

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