“In the past few days, the VBA tournament has recorded a number of personal attacks on VBA athletes due to their unsatisfactory performance. The VBA tournament completely disagrees, does not accept acts of personal attacks, athletes’ families or acts of discrimination, degrading, defamation, disdain for athletes about race, color, source. ethnic origin”, VBA announced on the official fanpage.
Saigon Heat players spread the message saying no to racism
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The VBA organizers also named the athletes who were offended and have strong opinions on this issue: “Specifically, the case happened with two athletes Edward Horton and Dominique Grant of Danang Dragons Club. The athletes have practiced, competed and devoted themselves to the club as well as during the recent tournament. Any act of racism and incitement is never acceptable. Let’s join hands to eliminate this problem and create a level playing field for all basketball-loving hearts.”
VBA calls for anti-racism targeting foreign soldiers playing football in Vietnam
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In the match on August 12, Saigon Heat Club spread the message “Stop Hate, Spread Love”. This is a call not only of the home team, but also of the entire VBA organizing committee to stop racial discrimination against foreign players participating in the tournament.