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The Daily Digest: Swimming Upstream

Richard Wee, Sports Lawyer

28-Jan-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Swimming Upstream

In response to the ongoing refusal to grant Israeli athletes visas to enter the country for the upcoming 2019 World Para Swimming World Championships, Malaysia has been stripped of its rights to host the event. We discuss the reactions and the future of sporting events in Malaysia.

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek and Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  Social Issues

Tags:  world para swimming championship,  disability sport,  paralympic,  Israel,  swimming,  sports,  championships,  the daily digest,  bigger picture, 


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