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Controversial Sports Figures

Kahla Bunde

Created on January 31, 2023

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Protests in Sports

Two American track and field athletes stand atop the medal platform, their heads bowed and their right hands raised to the sky, fists clenched in protest. At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics American sprinter Tommie Smith won the 200 meter race and fellow countryman John Carlos came in third. When the Star Spangled Banner began both Carlos and Smith performed the "Black Power salute."

Do You Recognize This Athlete?

Who is this?

What Sport Does He Play?

Why is He Controversial?

Did Athletes Protest at the World Cup?

Why are These German Soccer Players Covering Their Mouths?

Why are these Women Famous?

Sara Khadem
Elnaz Rekabi

Debate:

It Reflects Badly on Sports When Athletes Engage in Political Protest

In Sport, it is More Important to Respect a Nation's Culture or Religion than Individual Identity