Amy Wilson-Hardy: British Olympic Association investigates alleged racist message
The British Olympic Association says it is investigating an alleged racist message sent by Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy.
A screengrab of what appeared to be a WhatsApp message from the 32-year-old appeared on Instagram, with the person posting it alleging racism.
Wilson-Hardy played for Team GB in their 17-7 quarter-final defeat by the United States on Monday.
She has played 15-a-side rugby for England and played for Bristol Bears, Wasps and Ealing Trailfinders in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
A BOA spokesperson said: “The British Olympic Association has confirmed that Amy Wilson Hardy has been withdrawn on medical grounds from the Paris 2024 rugby sevens placement matches and will be replaced by Tokyo 2020 Olympian Abi Burton.”
Wilson-Hardy also played for Team GB at Rio 2016.
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