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Sports and Social Media Boycott

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Introduction: The problem of racial abuse and discrimination is not at all new. Even after decades or centuries, it has not ended. People have found different ways to spread hate at different times. With the scenario today, online hatred and racial abuse are on a massive rise. With famous personalities, celebrities, and sports persons being the target. Many people come across their profiles, or posts and comment in a manner to bring down their dignity. Most of these accounts are of the supporters of other teams or personalities. Doing this, they feel they can create turmoil and get away with it. They have also blamed the social media websites that appear helpless when these things happen. Be it famous players or retired players, no one has escaped this problem. People make fake accounts online and get away with their comments or trolls. But, in a move to hold these people responsible along with the social media websites, the sports fraternity is starting a boycott. They have named it t