{"id":5326,"date":"2014-08-24T12:34:48","date_gmt":"2014-08-24T07:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5326"},"modified":"2024-12-30T12:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T07:15:50","slug":"end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans\/","title":{"rendered":"End Racial Discrimination &#8211; Let Sikh Players Wear Their Turbans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans\/#The_Issue_FIBAs_Discriminatory_Policies\" >The Issue: FIBA\u2019s Discriminatory Policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans\/#Petition_to_Stop_the_Discriminatio\" >Petition to Stop the Discriminatio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans\/#Support_from_Celebrities_and_Communities\" >Support from Celebrities and Communities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans\/#How_You_Can_Help\" >How You Can Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/end-racial-discrimination-let-sikh-players-wear-their-turbans\/#Together_We_Can_Make_a_Difference\" >Together, We Can Make a Difference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Issue_FIBAs_Discriminatory_Policies\"><\/span>The Issue: FIBA\u2019s Discriminatory Policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On July 12, 2014, during the Asia Cup Championship in China, two Indian Sikh basketball players, Amarpal Singh and Amjyot Singh, faced humiliation when they were asked to remove their turbans before the match. FIBA (International Basketball Federation) claimed that wearing turbans violated their rules, disregarding the players&#8217; religious beliefs and identity.<\/p>\n<p>This act has sparked outrage across communities, as the turban is an integral part of Sikh identity, deeply rooted in faith and culture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petition_to_Stop_the_Discriminatio\"><\/span>Petition to Stop the Discriminatio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An online petition was launched on Change.org on July 26, 2014, to demand justice for Sikh players and advocate for policy changes at FIBA. The goal is to gather at least 50,000 signatures before FIBA&#8217;s meeting on August 27, 2014, in Spain, where the issue will be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>The petition aims to highlight the importance of respecting religious symbols in sports and ensuring that Sikh players can compete without compromising their faith.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_from_Celebrities_and_Communities\"><\/span>Support from Celebrities and Communities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This movement has garnered nationwide and international support, with endorsements from prominent figures such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milkha Singh \u2013 The Flying Sikh<\/li>\n<li>Bishan Singh Bedi \u2013 Legendary Cricketer<\/li>\n<li>Yo Yo Honey Singh \u2013 Musician<\/li>\n<li>Diljit Dosanjh \u2013 Actor and Singer<\/li>\n<li>Gurdas Mann \u2013 Singer<\/li>\n<li>Valarie Kaur \u2013 Lawyer and Filmmaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Social media has amplified the voices of supporters, with tweets and messages flooding in from celebrities like Gul Panag, Jaaved Jaaferi, Harshdeep Kaur, Jazzy B, and many more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_You_Can_Help\"><\/span>How You Can Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can contribute to this cause by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Signing the petition on Change.org.<\/li>\n<li>Sharing the petition with at least five friends or family members.<\/li>\n<li>Spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #LetSikhsPlay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Together_We_Can_Make_a_Difference\"><\/span>\nTogether, We Can Make a Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sikhs have long been integral to sports, proudly wearing their turbans without issue. It\u2019s time FIBA revisits its policies and ensures inclusivity and respect for players of all faiths.<\/p>\n<p>Stand with us to protect the identity and dignity of Sikh sportsmen. Let\u2019s ensure that no player ever has to choose between their faith and their game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/stop-racial-discrimination-against-sikh-turban-in-fiba-letsikhsplay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sign the petition now and let your voice be heard!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Issue: FIBA\u2019s Discriminatory Policies On July 12, 2014, during the Asia Cup Championship in China, two Indian Sikh basketball players, Amarpal Singh and Amjyot Singh, faced humiliation when they were asked to remove their turbans before the match. 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