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TOXIC ONLINE ABUSE NOW 'ROUTINELY' TARGETING REFEREES AND OFFICIALS LEADING TO TALENT DRAIN

07.08.2025 - 18:07:56

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Landmark report reveals half of sporting officials and referees are now 'routinely' targeted with online abuseOver 50% of all abuse directed at competitors is misogynistic or racist, a notable rise in the past year9 in 10 federations agree athletes and competitors may quit their sport unless online abuse is effectively addressedView original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/toxic-online-abuse-now-routinely-targeting-referees-and-officials-leading-to-talent-drain-302371854.html

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