UNN understands Great Britain’s women’s football squad will take the knee before their games at the Tokyo Olympic Games this month.
The news comes after earlier this month, it was announced rules around athletes protesting at Tokyo 2020 had been relaxed by the International Olympic Committee.
Team GB head coach Hege Riise said the squad “were all united” in their decision to make the gesture.
“We are glad that the IOC have acknowledged the importance of this form of freedom of expression.”
She added: “We were all united in our decision to continue doing whatever we can to raise awareness of racism and discrimination in all its forms, standing in unity and solidarity with all those whose lives are affected.
“We are clear that taking the knee is an important symbol of peaceful protest against discrimination, injustice and inequality in society.”
British Olympic Association’s Andy Anson, added: “By taking the knee our women’s football side are embodying the values of Team GB.”
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