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Michael Holding: Can sport win its fight against racism?
Michael Holding was a fast bowler in the great West Indies cricket teams of the 1970s and 80s. He's now a leading commentator, and a prominent voice in the fight against racism.
HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Michael Holding, the former West Indies cricket great who is now a prominent voice confronting racism. In England, there’s a fierce debate about how best to root out racism, following vile abuse aimed at black footballers. But it’s an issue confronting many sports. Is this a fight sport can win?
Image: Michael Holding (Credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
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