Racism in Sports

Racism in Sports Racism is a belief that people of different races have different qualities and abilities, and that some races are inherently superior or in inferior. Racism in the form of discrimination persists in society. Racism in sports occurs in both team and individual sports around the world. Sports itself does not induce racism. Sports are meant to be a colorblind activity that adheres to the notion of fair play. Racism in sports is a problem which manifest around the world. It led to a wide range of controversial incidents. Racism in sports is only a big problem because the media is choosing to make it one. Racism in sports played a major role in this ranking, therefore racism is still exists today in society as well as sports. Racism has not been against African Americans but many different races too. Sports racism is happening more often and becoming a bigger issue. Racism and discrimination have been used as powerful weapons encouraging fear or hatred of others. People argue that talking about supporting racial discrimination and prejudice just words. Others point out them words can lead to come very dire and serious consequences. Some people believe racism in sport is more of a European thing that is likely to happen in football game or formula one racing. Racism has been rampant even in American sports like basketball, baseball, and other sports like cricket, athletics and golf. People think racism is permissible and that they can get away with it. Early as 18th century when Americans were introduced to golf, the whites assumed power over the game, forcing the blacks to serve as caddies. Athletes are subjected to racism. For example, Jesse Owens an American athlete, and other African American athletes of the 1930,s when the country was deal with segregation problems the team had to stay "black-only" zones. They team had to stay and eat in “black-only” hotels when they traveled the few “white-only” hotels that let the African Americans