Canadian Paralympic Committee statement on the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The International Paralympic Committee announced today it is moving the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships out of Kuching, Malaysia following the Malaysian government's assertion that no Israeli swimmers would be allowed entry into the country to participate.
Key Points:
- OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The International Paralympic Committee announced today it is moving the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships out of Kuching, Malaysia following the Malaysian government's assertion that no Israeli swimmers would be allowed entry into the country to participate.
- The world championships were set to be held July 29 to August 4, and the IPC will now look for a new host.
- "The Canadian Paralympic Committee applauds the International Paralympic Committee for taking the appropriate action and moving this year's World Para Swimming Championships.
- Political reasons should not play a part in whether an athlete can participate and any form of discrimination should not be tolerated.