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<p>We do not agree with Malaysian Government's position on the banning of Israeli
athletes. It is fundamentally wrong. Israeli athletes should not be banned from competing.
The UK government strongly supports the principle of inclusiveness of the Olympic
movement.</p><p>I raised our concerns with the Malaysian Minister for Education, Dr
Maszlee bin Malik on the 22 January. The British High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur
has done likewise with the Malaysian Foreign Minister. We will continue to raise our
strong objection with the Malaysian authorities.</p>
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