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Poor sports at Games

Source: AM
Published: Monday, September 15, 2008 8:24 AEST
Expires: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:24 AEST

At the Beijing Paralympic Games an Australian competitor has refused to shake the hand of a British athlete on the medal dais. The Briton was later disqualified over the extent of her disability, but the Australian discus thrower has been reprimanded for her actions.

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Tags: sport, swimming, paralympics, australia, china, united-kingdom

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