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Attacks and threats affected sporting events in history

Updated: 2013-04-17 09:41
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Gunmen attack on Sri Lankan cricket

March 3, 2009

The Sri Lankan cricket team bus was attacked by masked gunmen as they traveled in their team bus outside a stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Seven people were killed in the attack and six of the Sri Lankan cricket players were wounded.

Attacks and threats affected sporting events in history

A Pakistani policeman inspects a police vehicle after masked gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, on March 3, 2009. Masked gunmen opened fire on the Sri Lankan cricket team's bus in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least eight people and wounding six team members, police said. [Photo/icpress.cn]

Attacks and threats affected sporting events in history

The Sri Lankan squad celebrate with the trophy after winning the final of the Canada Cup 20/20 tournament against Pakistan in King City, Ontario, on Oct 13, 2008. [Photo/CFP]

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