Although some say sport has moved the needle against racism, Kyah Simon believes there is “no level that is acceptable”.
Decorated Matildas star Kyah Simon can still remember the moment she confronted racism on the pitch as a teenager. The Anaiwan and Biripi woman was part of an Australian junior team as a 16-year-old when she overheard her teammate make an offensive joke at training.
“If I wasn’t the type of person that I am, and confidently spoke up and said, ‘Hey, that’s not on. That’s offensive to me,’ then that person probably would get away with it and think they’re saying a funny joke to people.” “It’s not a ticking the box thing, it’s a bigger picture here. If we can set a precedent at a community sport level of what’s not acceptable if you want to play this sport, and embed that into our younger generations from an early age, that sets up the clear direction that it’s not accepted in sport,” Simon said.Since that first incident, who has scored 29 goals for Australia, has come far and is no stranger to international accolades.
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