racism in sports

Ex-Formula One driver Karun Chandhok points out racism incident, bats for diversity in sport

Karun Chandhok competed in Formula 1 between 2009-2010. He is now a well-respected commentator and alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, one of the few non-white faces seen in the paddock.

May 27, 2021, 19:04 PM IST

Racism on the rise in English football, says watchdog

Incidents of racism and homophobia in English football are on the rise, according to pressure group 'Kick It Out'. The mid-season report of the group said it had received more than 300 reports relating to 282 cases of discriminatory abuse by the end of 2017, a 59 percent increase from the last season, when there were 177 incidents.

Feb 08, 2018, 18:58 PM IST