Team GB: Women's football squad to take the knee at Tokyo 2020
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Great Britain's women's football squad will take the knee ahead of their games at the Tokyo Olympic Games this month.had been relaxedTeam GB head coach Hege Riise said the squad "were all united" in their decision to make the gesture.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."
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