1. Colin Kaepernick: In 2016, the former NFL quarterback was criticized and eventually blackballed from the league for peacefully protesting police brutality and racial inequality by taking a knee during the national anthem.
2. Caster Semenya: The South African middle-distance runner was subjected to gender testing and faced restrictions on her natural testosterone levels by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
3. Allyson Felix: The American sprinter spoke out against Nike's treatment of female athletes during pregnancy and childbirth, which led to the company changing its maternity policy.
4. Serena Williams: The tennis star has faced sexism and racism throughout her career, including being docked points and fined for speaking out against unfair calls by umpires.
5. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf: The former NBA player was suspended for refusing to stand for the national anthem in 1996, citing his opposition to the country's treatment of Muslims and minorities.
6. Tommie Smith and John Carlos: The Olympic sprinters were banned from the Games for raising their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics, protesting racism and inequality.
7. Megan Rapinoe: The US women's soccer team captain has faced backlash for her outspoken advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and other social justice issues.
8. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The NBA legend faced discrimination for his Muslim faith and criticism for his outspoken political activism, including his opposition to the Vietnam War.
9. Martina Navratilova: The tennis star was penalized for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, including speaking out against Margaret Court's anti- comments.
10. Muhammad Ali: The legendary boxer was stripped of his titles and faced criminal charges for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War, citing his opposition to the US government's treatment of Black people and poor people.
Incidents where sports personalities rights were violated
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