Discrimination against people of color and LGBT individuals may hurt Russia’s ability to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympic Games in 2014, especially as some athletes are saying they won’t play unless the country learns to accept diversity. This week soccer player Yaya Touré said he was subjected to racist chanting when his team
Allegations Of Racism Add To Calls For Boycott Of Sports Events In Russia
Claims of racist chants from Russian fans could spell trouble for the country’s 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup.