ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Racism in sport in Australia

Okay kiddo, let me explain what racism in sport in Australia means. Racism is when someone treats another person unfairly because of the color of their skin or their ethnicity. It's not fair and it's not okay.

In sport, racism often happens when players or fans say mean and hurtful things to players who are from a different race or ethnicity. They might make fun of them or say things that make them feel unwelcome or uncomfortable.

This happens in Australia too, even though it shouldn't. Some people in Australia have ideas that one race or ethnicity is better than another. This can lead to racist behavior in sports.

But, the good news is that there are people in Australia who are working hard to stop racism in sports. They want everyone to be treated equally and with respect. They are making sure that people understand that racism is wrong and should not be tolerated.

So, just remember that we should treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter where they are from or what they look like. Racism is not okay and we can all work to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.