“World Aquatics fully supports Italian broadcaster RAI’s decision to suspend two journalists for their commentary during the World Aquatics Championships – Fukuoka 2023. World Aquatics has zero tolerance for sexism or discrimination in our sports. Comments like these have no place in our society.
“World Aquatics stands behind its athletes and is currently reaching out to the targeted individuals.”
World Aquatics Supports Italian Broadcaster RAI’s Decision To Ban Commentators For Discriminatory Remarks
Editorial content for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships is sponsored by FINIS, a longtime partner of Swimming World and leading innovator of suits, goggles and equipment. World Aquatics Support Italian Broadcaster RAI’s Decision To Ban Commentators For Discriminatory Remarks World Aquatics has backed the decision by Italian broadcaster RAI to suspend two of its commentators from the World Championships in Fukuoka for discriminatory remarks. According to Reuters, Lorenzo Leonarduzzi and Massimiliano Mazzucchi made the comments on internet streaming channel RaiPlay 2 about female athletes’ physical appearance during synchronized diving. Following complaints, RAI’s chief executive Roberto Sergio said he had launched a disciplinary procedure and asked RAI’s head of sport to send the commentators home from Japan. Governing body World Aquatics released a statement which said: