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World Aquatics Support Italian Broadcaster RAI’s Decision To Ban Commentators For Discriminatory Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Aquatics<\/strong> has backed the decision by Italian broadcaster RAI<\/strong> to suspend two of its commentators from the World Championships<\/strong> in Fukuoka<\/strong> for discriminatory remarks.\u00a0According to Reuters, Lorenzo Leonarduzzi<\/strong> and Massimiliano Mazzucchi<\/strong> made the comments on internet streaming channel RaiPlay 2 about female athletes’ physical appearance during synchronized diving.<\/p>\n

Following complaints, RAI\u2019s chief executive Roberto Sergio<\/strong> said he had launched a disciplinary procedure and asked RAI\u2019s head of sport to send the commentators home from Japan.<\/p>\n

Governing body World Aquatics<\/strong> released a statement which said:<\/p>\n

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“World Aquatics fully supports Italian broadcaster RAI\u2019s decision to suspend two journalists for their commentary during the World Aquatics Championships \u2013 Fukuoka 2023. World Aquatics has zero tolerance for sexism or discrimination in our sports. Comments like these have no place in our society.<\/p>\n

“World Aquatics stands behind its athletes and is currently reaching out to the targeted individuals.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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