Investigation Launched into Team GB Rugby Player Over Alleged Racist Comment

The British Olympic Association (BOA) is investigating a Team GB women's rugby player, Amy Wilson-Hardy, following allegations of a racist comment made in a WhatsApp conversation. A screengrab of the conversation was shared on a newly created Instagram account, prompting scrutiny from officials. The image reportedly shows Wilson-Hardy wearing a dark face mask, with a comment beneath it referring to her as having a "genuine chocolate face," followed by a troubling response about having a "better chance with the blacks." The BOA has acknowledged the post and is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident. While they have not provided further details, a spokesperson confirmed that the organization is aware of the situation. Wilson-Hardy participated in Great Britain's recent quarter-final match against the United States, coming on as a substitute with just over four minutes left in the game, which ended in a 17-7 defeat for Team GB. This incident comes as Wilson-Hardy, who has represented England ten times and competed in her second Olympic Games after Rio 2016, faces significant scrutiny. The athlete had expressed a renewed sense of purpose and determination to succeed in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, sharing her emotional journey and the joy of being selected for the final team. The BOA's investigation will determine the appropriate course of action regarding the allegations against her.