Stolen victory.
August, 28th - on September, 3rd the World bassfishing championship in Italy has passed. In 2009 the American team has won similar tournament in Mexico. http://www.insideline.net/weeklynews/2009/images/mexico-worldbass/world-bass-championship-2009.htm
During two rounds Russia was in the lead with the big separation from Italy and others. In the third round our boat started and we arrived to a point (it was a hump) in 5 minutes, so we started. We got 4 fishes very quickly and have placed them into livewell. Suddenly a plentiful foam (well visible on video) has gone in a few minutes, and all fish has died within 5 minutes. Our driver never faced such problem before and he said that in his opinion this fish is poisoned. It was confirmed also with organizers of tournament who have arrived into the point in half an hour – they said that it’s look like sabotage. Despite it, our protest has been rejected also a team of Italy has been recognized by the winner of competitions. All our statements were considered as attempt to discredit a team of Italy, but we never said that the Italian team is guilty. We only said that organizers, who couldn't organize safety of our boats are guilty. We mean only it when we said ' Italian team". It's silly to accuse sportsmen who don't have time for such things. But this is doesn't remove a fault from Italy, as organizer. Whoever who has organized it, it is called "the stolen victory". Remember that on our place there could be any command. Don't forget it if you’re want to participate in the Italian tournaments. Check yours livewells before start.
