Athletics, Genetics and Race – Why Can’t We Talk About Our Observations?
People hold themselves from talking about race – the color of a man’s skin – in the sports arena? We might think what the reasons are. A person can gauge the performance of athletes and their races and get a glance into their genetics. But there are hardly any takers for such an exercise. Everyone hesitates to speak on race-related issues.
We should not be so uptight about race in sports.
People should not hold back their observations. We should be able to discuss them without fear. Or else, all race-related issues will never fade off.
There have many controversies on race but very few dared to speak up. A number of hits on youtube.com would take you to the live discussions and race related issues in sports and elsewhere.
Jimmy the Greek dared to speak up and he was taken wrong by all. Youtube has a video that clarifies it. He annulled one fact and spoke up against race which was taken in another manner. A good look into the video will let you know the whole story. The guy was chucked, simply for speaking up against race. You think after this any one would have dared to? No! and such instances hold back people who actually want to come forward and speak up. He was fired because he was of a different race and religion.
Political domains have a different meaning when it comes to race. But sports and race have nothing to do with each other. Only performance should matter when it comes to sports. People should be free to speak up on a field if they want this menace to go away. The race menace!
Race matters in sports matters have been subjects of extensive debates. Racism and sports should not be mixed together for the welfare of both, race and sports.
Today, blacks dominate a number of sports. There are certain reasons behind it and many controversies have risen up as well. A few books have been written. But then people still hold themselves back from talking about sports and race. If we freely come out with our views and observations, it will be better for sports as well as racism.
