Serbia vs. so-called Kosovo handball game canceled
A handball game between the teams of Serbia and so-called Kosovo was to be played in Kovilovo on Friday, without the presence of spectators and media.
Source: B92, Tanjug
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But on Friday, Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said that he decided to cancel the game for security reasons.
Stefanovic said that the game could have been organized safely, but that this would have come at a price - namely, of "our police clashing with our people, over a match we don't believe in, that is contrary to all our interests."
The decision came after fans opposed to the game started gathering in front of the venue in Kovilovo on Thursday night, where they sang patriotic songs, displayed national symbols, and burned flares.
On Thursday, reports said that the game would be played as part of a qualifying tournament for EHF's Women's Junior World Championship that will take place Gyor, Hungary later this year.
This precedent to exclude the fans and the media was made after the RSS decided to move the tournament - where Norway and Slovakia are also competing - from the town of Kragujevac in central Serbia to Kovilovo, a suburb of Belgrade - "for the sake of safety of all participants, in cooperation with state organs."
This comes after the storm caused by the decision to hold the tournament in the first place "without displaying national symbols or sounding national anthems."
Last week, the RSS said the decision was made by the EFH, and described it as "diplomatic victory" - because the Kosovo association asked that the tournament be held in another country if "national symbols" could not be displayed in Serbia.
But this was met with strong criticism, including from the Handball Association of Kosovo and Metohija (RSKiM), who said the decision to move the game from Kragujevac to Belgrade "did not diminish the disgrace and the humiliation of making concessions to a non-existent state (Kosovo)."
You never learn. One day we'll hear u guys saying like you own australia, but but because of aliens you had to let it go. You have never had Kosovo. You had it colonised by using its natural resources. How was Belgrade built? Ask the old ones. Those times are gone. Move on.
(Rotnemsh, 26 March 2018 20:46)
Did you really have to add the statement "so called Kosovo" to the title?
Its just a handball game... grow up and start acting like adults.
(My name Jeff, 25 March 2018 23:13)
It is Serbia that is “so-called”, as 113 out of 193 countries do not recognize Serbia’s so-called borders. That is, 58.5% of the world’s countries recognize The Republic of Kosova, whereas only 41.5 % recognize so-called Serbia.
(The Count of Kosova, 25 March 2018 19:01)
Of course it was canceled. It should be. Kosovo became independent because of some fantasy Hillary and Bill Clinton had. Serbia does not have to accept it. So, why should Serbia allow Kosovo to act as if it is independent. I am happy with this decision.
(Raisin Scone, 24 March 2018 22:27)
Agreed!
Svaka Cas, devojke...Ponos Srbije❤
(Watcher, 25 March 2018 18:17)
"Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said that he decided to cancel the game for security reasons."
So that means that Serbia is a so-called state, since what this so-called interior minister described does not happen in real states.
(icj1, 25 March 2018 17:46)
Of course it was canceled. It should be. Kosovo became independent because of some fantasy Hillary and Bill Clinton had. Serbia does not have to accept it. So, why should Serbia allow Kosovo to act as if it is independent. I am happy with this decision.
(Raisin Scone, 24 March 2018 22:27)
The Serb Gov't are fools for canceling the game. Furthermore, the Serb Gov't is showing the world they are cowards because they are afraid of losing and fear certain humiliation. The excuse the Serb gov't is using is clearly transparent and only punishes the Serb team since they will be penalized with forfeiture of the game for refusing to play.
(The Count of Kosova, 24 March 2018 17:06)
The Republic of Kosova also it’s a member of
so called FIFA
so called UEFA
so called FIBA
so called Olympic committee etc,etc,etc
(Who, 24 March 2018 16:13)
Oooo man Kosova people are so saddened by this
We will be everywhere in basketball football handball in everywhere so called Serbia better quit every international competition 😂😂😂😂😂😂
(Shiptari, 24 March 2018 15:36)
Look out for judo contest being held in Sarajevo, Junior European Judo Cup is being held, and on 63kg category ;Laura Fazlia (Kosovo) vs Anja Obradovic(Serbia). May the best one wins! Now, I wonder if Anja will be instructed to not show on tatami, because Kosovo is displaying the flag and national anthem will be played if you get the gold medal!
(the truth, 24 March 2018 07:16)
Completely absurd & a embarrassment to serbias so-called democratic values!!!
Were they that afraid that if The Republic Of Kosova's team won radicals back in Serbia would have rioted on the streets of Serbia?
Very unsportsmanlike for the radical-state-of-Serbia!!!
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 23 March 2018 18:24)
Do you realize how ridiculous is this "so-called".
If this is just a game, as it should be, why this anxiety to put that "so-called" in the headline.
And if this game has any political meaning, you do realize Kosovo already won. So why make yourself look so pathetic and put that "so-called"?
You sound exactly like Milosevic who called Kumanovo Treaty as a victory, or as Djuric who called Brussels Agreement 5:0 victory for Serbia.
(Free, 23 March 2018 12:17)
Completely absurd & a embarrassment to serbias so-called democratic values!!!
Were they that afraid that if The Republic Of Kosova's team won radicals back in Serbia would have rioted on the streets of Serbia?
Very unsportsmanlike for the radical-state-of-Serbia!!!
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 23 March 2018 18:24)
Do you realize how ridiculous is this "so-called".
If this is just a game, as it should be, why this anxiety to put that "so-called" in the headline.
And if this game has any political meaning, you do realize Kosovo already won. So why make yourself look so pathetic and put that "so-called"?
You sound exactly like Milosevic who called Kumanovo Treaty as a victory, or as Djuric who called Brussels Agreement 5:0 victory for Serbia.
(Free, 23 March 2018 12:17)
The Republic of Kosova also it’s a member of
so called FIFA
so called UEFA
so called FIBA
so called Olympic committee etc,etc,etc
(Who, 24 March 2018 16:13)
The Serb Gov't are fools for canceling the game. Furthermore, the Serb Gov't is showing the world they are cowards because they are afraid of losing and fear certain humiliation. The excuse the Serb gov't is using is clearly transparent and only punishes the Serb team since they will be penalized with forfeiture of the game for refusing to play.
(The Count of Kosova, 24 March 2018 17:06)
Look out for judo contest being held in Sarajevo, Junior European Judo Cup is being held, and on 63kg category ;Laura Fazlia (Kosovo) vs Anja Obradovic(Serbia). May the best one wins! Now, I wonder if Anja will be instructed to not show on tatami, because Kosovo is displaying the flag and national anthem will be played if you get the gold medal!
(the truth, 24 March 2018 07:16)
Oooo man Kosova people are so saddened by this
We will be everywhere in basketball football handball in everywhere so called Serbia better quit every international competition 😂😂😂😂😂😂
(Shiptari, 24 March 2018 15:36)
Of course it was canceled. It should be. Kosovo became independent because of some fantasy Hillary and Bill Clinton had. Serbia does not have to accept it. So, why should Serbia allow Kosovo to act as if it is independent. I am happy with this decision.
(Raisin Scone, 24 March 2018 22:27)
It is Serbia that is “so-called”, as 113 out of 193 countries do not recognize Serbia’s so-called borders. That is, 58.5% of the world’s countries recognize The Republic of Kosova, whereas only 41.5 % recognize so-called Serbia.
(The Count of Kosova, 25 March 2018 19:01)
Of course it was canceled. It should be. Kosovo became independent because of some fantasy Hillary and Bill Clinton had. Serbia does not have to accept it. So, why should Serbia allow Kosovo to act as if it is independent. I am happy with this decision.
(Raisin Scone, 24 March 2018 22:27)
Agreed!
Svaka Cas, devojke...Ponos Srbije❤
(Watcher, 25 March 2018 18:17)
Did you really have to add the statement "so called Kosovo" to the title?
Its just a handball game... grow up and start acting like adults.
(My name Jeff, 25 March 2018 23:13)
"Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said that he decided to cancel the game for security reasons."
So that means that Serbia is a so-called state, since what this so-called interior minister described does not happen in real states.
(icj1, 25 March 2018 17:46)
You never learn. One day we'll hear u guys saying like you own australia, but but because of aliens you had to let it go. You have never had Kosovo. You had it colonised by using its natural resources. How was Belgrade built? Ask the old ones. Those times are gone. Move on.
(Rotnemsh, 26 March 2018 20:46)
Completely absurd & a embarrassment to serbias so-called democratic values!!!
Were they that afraid that if The Republic Of Kosova's team won radicals back in Serbia would have rioted on the streets of Serbia?
Very unsportsmanlike for the radical-state-of-Serbia!!!
(Peter The Rocky Mountains, 23 March 2018 18:24)
Do you realize how ridiculous is this "so-called".
If this is just a game, as it should be, why this anxiety to put that "so-called" in the headline.
And if this game has any political meaning, you do realize Kosovo already won. So why make yourself look so pathetic and put that "so-called"?
You sound exactly like Milosevic who called Kumanovo Treaty as a victory, or as Djuric who called Brussels Agreement 5:0 victory for Serbia.
(Free, 23 March 2018 12:17)
Look out for judo contest being held in Sarajevo, Junior European Judo Cup is being held, and on 63kg category ;Laura Fazlia (Kosovo) vs Anja Obradovic(Serbia). May the best one wins! Now, I wonder if Anja will be instructed to not show on tatami, because Kosovo is displaying the flag and national anthem will be played if you get the gold medal!
(the truth, 24 March 2018 07:16)
Of course it was canceled. It should be. Kosovo became independent because of some fantasy Hillary and Bill Clinton had. Serbia does not have to accept it. So, why should Serbia allow Kosovo to act as if it is independent. I am happy with this decision.
(Raisin Scone, 24 March 2018 22:27)
Oooo man Kosova people are so saddened by this
We will be everywhere in basketball football handball in everywhere so called Serbia better quit every international competition 😂😂😂😂😂😂
(Shiptari, 24 March 2018 15:36)
The Serb Gov't are fools for canceling the game. Furthermore, the Serb Gov't is showing the world they are cowards because they are afraid of losing and fear certain humiliation. The excuse the Serb gov't is using is clearly transparent and only punishes the Serb team since they will be penalized with forfeiture of the game for refusing to play.
(The Count of Kosova, 24 March 2018 17:06)
The Republic of Kosova also it’s a member of
so called FIFA
so called UEFA
so called FIBA
so called Olympic committee etc,etc,etc
(Who, 24 March 2018 16:13)
You never learn. One day we'll hear u guys saying like you own australia, but but because of aliens you had to let it go. You have never had Kosovo. You had it colonised by using its natural resources. How was Belgrade built? Ask the old ones. Those times are gone. Move on.
(Rotnemsh, 26 March 2018 20:46)
Did you really have to add the statement "so called Kosovo" to the title?
Its just a handball game... grow up and start acting like adults.
(My name Jeff, 25 March 2018 23:13)
It is Serbia that is “so-called”, as 113 out of 193 countries do not recognize Serbia’s so-called borders. That is, 58.5% of the world’s countries recognize The Republic of Kosova, whereas only 41.5 % recognize so-called Serbia.
(The Count of Kosova, 25 March 2018 19:01)
Of course it was canceled. It should be. Kosovo became independent because of some fantasy Hillary and Bill Clinton had. Serbia does not have to accept it. So, why should Serbia allow Kosovo to act as if it is independent. I am happy with this decision.
(Raisin Scone, 24 March 2018 22:27)
Agreed!
Svaka Cas, devojke...Ponos Srbije❤
(Watcher, 25 March 2018 18:17)
"Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said that he decided to cancel the game for security reasons."
So that means that Serbia is a so-called state, since what this so-called interior minister described does not happen in real states.
(icj1, 25 March 2018 17:46)