- Player withdrawn from squad ‘on medical grounds’
- Alleged racist message appeared on social media
The Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy has been removed from the Olympics “on medical grounds” the day after the British Olympic Association said it was investigating the 32-year-old over the alleged sending of a racist message. Abi Burton, who competed for Team GB in the Tokyo Games, replaced Wilson-Hardy for the minor-placings games on Tuesday.
The announcement came shortly before Team GB lost 19-15 against China. Later they beat Ireland 28-12 to finish seventh in the overall rankings.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/30/amy-wilson-hardy-removed-from-gb-rugby-sevens-team-amid-racism-probe
Author : Ewan Murray in Paris
Publish date : 2024-07-30 18:49:48
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