UN condemns racist abuse targeting Coco Gauff
The UN Human Rights Office called racist abuse sent to Coco Gauff after a tennis match 'appalling'. The 22-year-old American received a large volume of offensive messages following a point in the China Open.
The incident highlights ongoing issues of racism in sports and raises questions about online safety for athletes.
- date
- Monday
- venue
- Beijing
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un office calls abuse 'appalling'
The UN Human Rights Office described the racist messages as 'appalling' and urged action against those responsible.
gauff faced large volume of messages
Gauff reported receiving an 'insane' amount of racist comments and direct messages after the incident.
Common questions
what did the un say about the abuse?
The UN called the racist messages 'appalling' and urged action against those sending them.
how many messages did gauff receive?
Gauff described the volume as 'insane', but did not specify a number.
Sources
- UN Human Rights Office calls racist abuse directed at Coco Gauff ‘appalling’ Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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