1. In 1960, Muhammad Ali was stripped of his boxing title and banned from the sport for three years for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs and opposition to the war.
2. In 2018, Colin Kaepernick, a NFL player, was blacklisted from the league for protesting against racial injustice by taking a knee during the national anthem.
3. In 2009, Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya was subjected to gender testing and faced criticism over her testosterone levels, which led to a lengthy legal battle over her right to compete as a woman.
4. In 2015, tennis player Maria Sharapova was suspended from playing for two years after testing positive for a banned substance, but later had her ban reduced to 15 months after citing a lack of knowledge about the substance and taking responsibility for her mistake.
5. In 2016, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was accused of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Olympics, which resulted in sponsors dropping him and him facing sanctions from the US Olympic Committee.
Present five incidences, as example where sports personalities rights were violated
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1. In 1960, Muhammad Ali was stripped of his boxing title and banned from the sport for three years for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs and opposition to the war.
2. In 2018, Colin Kaepernick, a NFL player, was blacklisted from the league for protesting against racial injustice by taking a knee during the national anthem.
3. In 2009, Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya was subjected to gender testing and faced criticism over her testosterone levels, which led to a lengthy legal battle over her right to compete as a woman.
4. In 2015, tennis player Maria Sharapova was suspended from playing for two years after testing positive for a banned substance, but later had her ban reduced to 15 months after citing a lack of knowledge about the substance and taking responsibility for her mistake.
5. In 2016, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was accused of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Olympics, which resulted in sponsors dropping him and him facing sanctions from the US Olympic Committee.
In each case Identify human rights that has been infringed
2. In 2018, Colin Kaepernick, a NFL player, was blacklisted from the league for protesting against racial injustice by taking a knee during the national anthem.
3. In 2009, Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya was subjected to gender testing and faced criticism over her testosterone levels, which led to a lengthy legal battle over her right to compete as a woman.
4. In 2015, tennis player Maria Sharapova was suspended from playing for two years after testing positive for a banned substance, but later had her ban reduced to 15 months after citing a lack of knowledge about the substance and taking responsibility for her mistake.
5. In 2016, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was accused of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Olympics, which resulted in sponsors dropping him and him facing sanctions from the US Olympic Committee.
In each case Identify human rights that has been infringed
1. Muhammad Ali's right to freedom of religion and freedom of speech was violated when he was stripped of his boxing title and banned from the sport for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs and opposition to the war.
2. Colin Kaepernick's right to freedom of speech and peaceful protest was violated when he was blacklisted from the NFL for protesting against racial injustice.
3. Caster Semenya's right to privacy and equal treatment was violated when she was subjected to gender testing and faced criticism over her testosterone levels, which led to a lengthy legal battle over her right to compete as a woman.
4. Maria Sharapova's right to due process was violated when she was immediately suspended from playing for two years after testing positive for a banned substance without being given a proper opportunity to defend herself.
5. Ryan Lochte's right to fair treatment and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty was violated when he was accused of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Olympics without proper investigation or evidence.
2. Colin Kaepernick's right to freedom of speech and peaceful protest was violated when he was blacklisted from the NFL for protesting against racial injustice.
3. Caster Semenya's right to privacy and equal treatment was violated when she was subjected to gender testing and faced criticism over her testosterone levels, which led to a lengthy legal battle over her right to compete as a woman.
4. Maria Sharapova's right to due process was violated when she was immediately suspended from playing for two years after testing positive for a banned substance without being given a proper opportunity to defend herself.
5. Ryan Lochte's right to fair treatment and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty was violated when he was accused of fabricating a story about being robbed at gunpoint at the Rio Olympics without proper investigation or evidence.
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