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Race and Ethnicity in Sport. By: Emma Croken Jason Freeman Jalin Couper. Overview. Racism within teammates Racism controversies surrounding Russia FIFA anti-racism task force. St. Albert Minor Hockey. 11 year-old kid targeting two players: Jewish African. Miami Dolphins.
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Race and Ethnicity in Sport • By: • Emma Croken • Jason Freeman • Jalin Couper
Overview • Racism within teammates • Racism controversies surrounding Russia • FIFA anti-racism task force
St. Albert Minor Hockey • 11 year-old kid targeting two players: • Jewish • African
Miami Dolphins • Racial texts and voicemail towards teammate Jonathan Martin Richie Incognito
Racism in Russia • Yaroslavl vs Moscow Riots • Landscrona’s Open Letter
Yaya Toure • Racial Abuse from CSKA Moscow Fans • Potential Boycott of the 2018 World Cup
"The main message [to Russia] must be that they embrace diversity. They are going to host the world, they are going to welcome the entire world there.” - Jeffrey Webb Picture: Jeff Webb & Enrique Sanz
Fifa Anti-Racism Task Force • Using the worlds national sport to help fight a global problem!
Considered Consequences • First or minor offences will result in either a warning, fine or order for a match to be played behind closed doors. • Serious or repeat offences can now be punished by a points deduction, expulsion or relegation. • Increase Officials in Stadium