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England forward Junior Nsemba speaks out after racist abuse
Junior Nsemba is a 22-year-old forward for England and Wigan Warriors.
He was targeted with racist abuse on social media after Wigan beat St Helens at Magic Weekend this summer.
Police dealt with the matter, and a 56-year-old man was arrested.
Nsemba said the abuse upset him, but its effect on his family was especially painful.
He credits Wigan’s support and backs the Rugby Football League’s Respect campaign against abuse.
As England begin their Rugby League World Cup campaign against Tonga, he wants to show young people that they can rise above hate.
He also hopes to inspire young black people who may face similar abuse.
England forward Junior Nsemba says he wants to help young people rise above racist abuse.
He received racist abuse on social media after Wigan beat St Helens at Magic Weekend this summer.
Police dealt with the matter and arrested a 56-year-old man.
Nsemba said the incident upset him and affected his family, especially his mother.
He spoke ahead of England’s opening Rugby League World Cup group match against Tonga.
- Who
- Junior Nsemba, an England and Wigan forward, spoke about the abuse.
- What
- He received racist abuse on social media and has spoken about its impact.
- When
- The abuse happened this summer; he spoke before England’s first group match.
- Where
- The abuse was posted on social media. The match was against St Helens at Magic Weekend.
- Why
- Nsemba said he wants to inspire young black people and show they can rise above hate.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I don’t really know if I was angry when I saw it … just upset, and really disappointed
The way I’ve been brought up, if you’ve got a bad opinion then keep it to yourself.
I’m really motivated to help young people that might face a similar situation.
Nsemba was subjected to racist abuse on social media after Wigan beat St Helens at Magic Weekend.
Police dealt with the matter and a 56-year-old man was arrested.
Nsemba spoke publicly about the abuse and its impact on him and his family.
- Age
- 22
- Club
- Wigan
- Abuse context
- After Wigan’s win against St Helens at Magic Weekend
- Arrest
- A 56-year-old man was arrested
- England’s first group match
- Against Tonga
Sources
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