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Pro-Palestine athletes warned by officials
The warning came after the cyclist competed in gloves bearing the statement 'Save Gaza'. (Getty)
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Azizulhasni Awang and England cricketer Moeen Ali have both been warned not to show support for the Palestinian cause in recent days, with the Malaysian cyclist being threatened with expulsion from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (Getty)
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The England all-rounder was warned by cricket's governing body, the ICC, not to wear wristbands declaring his support for the people of Gaza again during international matches. (Getty)
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He wore wristbands that read "Save Gaza" and "Free Palestine" during the Third Test against India. An ICC spokesman told AFP on Tuesday: "The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match. (Getty)
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Birmingham-born Ali, who is of Pakistani descent, "was told by the match referee that whilst he is free to express his views on such causes away from the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play and warned not to wear the bands again during an international match." (Getty)
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It comes after Awang was warned that he would be expelled from the Glasgow Games if he wore messages of support for the Palestinian cause again. (Getty)
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Awang, who won a bronze medal in the men's keiren, later apologised, saying his message was "humanitarian" rather than political. (Getty)
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