Harrif furious with Petacchi over alleged punching


Terengganu Cycling Team riders at the start of Stage Five on Thursday. Harrif (right) claims he was punched by six-time Tour de France stage winner Alessandro Petacchi of Southeast Cycling team in the finale of Stage Six on Friday.

KARAK: Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) rider Mohd Hariff Salleh says he is furious with Italian rider Alessandro Petacchi, who he claims to have punched him from behind in the Sixth Stage of 2015 Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) race from Maran to Karak.

He also described the Southeast Pro Cycling Team rider’s act as unprofessional.

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