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British wheelchair basketball players turn backs on Israeli opponents

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Members of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team turned their backs on their Israeli opponents during the playing of the Israeli national anthem at the Wheelchair Basketball Nations Cup in Cologne. The incident, which occurred before the start of the match, was captured on video and has sparked controversy. The Israeli Paralympic Committee has filed a complaint with the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation regarding the protest. British Wheelchair Basketball has acknowledged the incident and stated that internal discussions are ongoing with relevant organizations.

Original article source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2612841/sport
Source Id: 2025-08-813604057

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