Racism In Sports

• 1 in 5 Canadians report threats or harassment in sports, StatCan says 

  According to Statistics Canada, 20 per cent of Canadians report having experienced or witnessed threats or harassment in community sports in the last five years.

  Sports

  Mar 5, 2024
  
• ‘I can’t breathe:’ Report says Black Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George Floyd

  According to a report, a teammate placed his knee on the back of the Black teenager's neck for about 15 seconds, only releasing him after he spoke the words.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
  
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• P.E.I. hockey player suspended after criticizing league’s response to racist incident

  The hockey player alleges that someone from the Kensington Vipers made an anti-Asian comment toward one of his Sherwood Metros teammates.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2022
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• Halifax hockey association bars teams from playing in P.E.I. after alleged racist act

  A minor hockey association in Halifax is alleging one of its players was the victim of a racist act during a recent tournament in P.E.I.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Ontario university sports from athletes to staff are overwhelmingly white, report finds

  University athletics in Ontario are overwhelmingly white, from student athletes to coaches to administrators, according to a new report that found rampant systemic racism.

  Education

  Oct 25, 2021
• Chicago Blackhawks ban headdresses but keep name and logo

  The Chicago Blackhawks say they will step up their efforts to educate fans about Indigenous people, including the person who inspired their name.

  Trending

  Jul 30, 2020
• Resist comparing Canada, U.S. when it comes to Indigenous issues: experts

  One of the Canadian Football League's most successful franchises is under growing pressure to abandon a name that critics say is a derogatory, colonial-era term for Inuit.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2020
• Allegations of racial abuse mar English soccer match, prompt calls for inquiry

  Several announcements were made over Tottenham's public address system saying "racist behaviour from spectators is interfering with the game" while referee Anthony Taylor stopped the game to talk to the players.

  Sports

  Dec 22, 2019
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• Racist abuse brings England-Bulgaria Euro 2020 soccer match to a halt — twice

  Bulgaria fans were spotted directing monkey chants at English players.

  News

  Oct 14, 2019
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• Investigation into alleged racist remarks directed at Calgary athletes now underway

  Cavalry FC's Jordan Brown posted a video on social media alleging teammates heard a racist comment during a post-game physical confrontation with Forge FC players and staff on June 4.

  Sports

  Jun 11, 2019