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Sport continues to be a catalyst for protest despite misgivings By Rohith Nair December 21, 2023 2:19 AM GMT • Updated 3 months ago
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Dec 21(Reuters) - Sport and politics would ideally never mix but as the world becomes increasingly divided on societal issues, sporting platforms have turned into lightning rods for social activism. Be it athletes or spectators, disobedience or disruption has been the order of the day as they attempt to transcend the boundaries of the arena and convey their views to millions of people worldwide. When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the U.S. national anthem at NFL games to protest against racial injustice in 2016, little did he know the butterfly effect his deed would have as it sparked debates and polarised a country. But his gesture has since been embraced by top leagues around the world, none more so than England's Premier League _i u026cer's t lucrative and popular competition. ci
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