International Paralympic Committee says Malaysia will NOT be allowed to host an important Paralympic event ... all because the country is refusing to allow athletes from Israel to compete.
Malaysia was scheduled to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships -- a qualifying event for the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. It's a big deal.
The Paralympics is an international competition for athletes with physical disabilities -- and operates with the International Olympic Committee.
Malaysia has deemed Israel a "criminal nation" -- claiming the country is mistreating Palestinians.
IPC president Andrew Parsons says the Israel ban is unacceptable -- and has moved to relocate the July 29th event to another country.