Phayul [ http://www.phayul.com ] [Monday, January 14, 2008 17:57]
Munich, Germany: During the home leg of the inaugural Allianz Cup of FC Bayern against the Olympic Team China on Saturday, some 60 Tibetans and Tibet supporters led by the Tibet Support Group Munich (TIM) used the opportunity to show Tibetan flag.
Interestingly, winning the sympathy of the fans in the stadium, the match was accompanied by vociferous slogans like "Free Tibet!" and “Olli (Kahn) for Tibet!”
Tibetan flags were handed over through the tiers and, were shown and waved right behind the goal post. According to information of the TIM, the Organizer strengthened the contingent of securities and policemen in the second part of the game, and with the advice that the Chinese national television threatened with the interruption of the live TV coverage to China, the demonstrators were later forced to pack away their flags and banners.
The game ended with a 7-2 victory for FC Bayern Munich.
For more information, contact: Tibet Support Group Munich
Anja (eng.) 0172-3737666 / Dorjee (eng./tib.) 0152-03634679
Tibet protest forces China to threaten with disruption of live TV coverage
Munich, Germany: During the home leg of the inaugural Allianz Cup of FC Bayern against the Olympic Team China on Saturday, some 60 Tibetans and Tibet supporters led by the Tibet Support Group Munich (TIM) used the opportunity to show Tibetan flag.Interestingly, winning the sympathy of the fans in the stadium, the match was accompanied by vociferous slogans like "Free Tibet!" and “Olli (Kahn) for Tibet!”
Tibetan flags were handed over through the tiers and, were shown and waved right behind the goal post. According to information of the TIM, the Organizer strengthened the contingent of securities and policemen in the second part of the game, and with the advice that the Chinese national television threatened with the interruption of the live TV coverage to China, the demonstrators were later forced to pack away their flags and banners.
The game ended with a 7-2 victory for FC Bayern Munich.
For more information, contact: Tibet Support Group Munich
Anja (eng.) 0172-3737666 / Dorjee (eng./tib.) 0152-03634679
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