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Friday 04 October 1996 23:02 BST
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Athletics

Tanni Grey, the paralympic gold medallist, has criticised Malaysian officials who revealed there are no plans to include events for disabled athletes at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian organising committee insist there is no obligation on the host nation requiring them to include disability events on their schedule."It's disappointing because at other major events like the Olympics and world championships we do have the chance to compete on such great stages," the Atlanta 800 metres wheelchair winner said.

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