1. Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protest during the national anthem: In 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem as a form of peaceful protest against police brutality and racial inequality. As a result, he faced numerous backlash from the league and fans, including getting blacklisted from the NFL and receiving death threats.
2. Serena Williams being penalized for expressing her emotions: During the 2018 U.S. Open Finals, tennis player Serena Williams was penalized for expressing her emotions towards the umpire's call and behavior throughout the game. Many believe that the penalty was unjust and that she was being targeted because of her gender.
3. Diego Maradona's drug addiction: Argentine football legend Diego Maradona struggled with drug addiction for many years. Despite his condition, he continued to play football and suffered several instances of discrimination and ridicule from the media and opponents.
4. Curt Flood's fight for free agency: Baseball player Curt Flood sued Major League Baseball for preventing him from having the freedom to choose which team he played for. Despite backlash from the league and fans, he continued to fight for player’s rights, risking his career and reputation in the process.
5. Human rights abuses during Qatari workers in preparation for the 2022 World Cup: There have been numerous reports of human rights abuses, including wage theft, squalid living conditions, and exploitation of foreign workers in Qatar who are building the sport infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup. Many sports personalities have spoken out against the inhumane working conditions and called for changes within the country.
Five incidences as examples where sports personalities rights were violated
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