Current：Home > StocksAmy Wilson-Hardy, rugby sevens player, faces investigation for alleged racist remarks -Elite Financial Minds
Amy Wilson-Hardy, rugby sevens player, faces investigation for alleged racist remarks
View
Date：2025-04-14 22:18:51
Amy Wilson-Hardy of Great Britain's rugby women's sevens team faces investigation for an alleged racist message sent to an anonymous recipient on social media.
The British Olympic Association (BOA) confirmed on Tuesday that Wilson-Hardy had withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics "on medical grounds."
2024 PARIS OLYMPICSFollow USA TODAY Sports' coverage
"The British Olympic Association has confirmed that Amy Wilson-Hardy has been withdrawn on medical grounds from the Paris 2024 rugby sevens placement matches and will be replaced by Tokyo 2020 Olympian Abi Burton," the BOA said, per BBC.
The BOA also said the matter will have further investigation. "As confirmed last night, the BOA continues to investigate this matter.”
2024 Olympic medals: Who is leading the medal count? Follow along as we track the medals for every sport.
A screengrab of the message thread shows a photo of Wilson-Hardy in a black facemask. The recipient follows up by responding, "Genuine chocolate face x" to which Wilson-Hardy replied, "Thought I'd have a better chance with the blacks x."
The conversation tagged Wilson-Hardy and mentioned the Great Britain rugby sevens team by name. The initial poster of the message has since deleted the account.
Wilson-Hardy has not released a statement.
veryGood！ (1114)
Related
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Sinking Land and Rising Seas Threaten Manila Bay’s Coastal Communities
- Get That Vitamix Blender You’ve Always Wanted and Save 45% on Amazon Prime Day 2023
- Inflation eases to its lowest in over two years, but it's still running a bit high
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Harry Styles Reacts to Tennis Star Elina Monfils Giving Up Concert Tickets Amid Wimbledon Run
- Every Bombshell From Secrets of Miss America
- Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- Republican attacks on ESG aren't stopping companies in red states from going green
Ranking
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- How Climate Change Influences Temperatures in 1,000 Cities Around the World
- A beginner's guide to getting into gaming
- Prime Day 2023 Deals on Amazon Devices: Get a $400 TV for $99 and Save on Kindles, Fire Tablets, and More
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Microsoft says Chinese hackers breached email, including U.S. government agencies
- Chicago Institutions Just Got $25 Million to Study Local Effects of Climate Change. Here’s How They Plan to Use It
- A New Report Suggests 6 ‘Magic’ Measures to Curb Emissions of Super-Polluting Refrigerants
Recommendation
The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
Here's How Margot Robbie Really Achieves Her Barbie Blonde Hair
California’s ‘Most Sustainable’ Dairy is Doing What’s Best for Business
Once Cheap, Wind and Solar Prices Are Up 34%. What’s the Outlook?
At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
Ryan Gosling Proves He's Way More Than Just Ken With Fantastic Musical Performance
Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike
China imposes export controls on 2 metals used in semiconductors and solar panels