Racism in sport - Deny funds to clubs that host racists

Last summer’s London Olympics showed what a magnificent platform sport can be to celebrate the very best in humanity.

The virtues of endeavour, realised talent, and sacrifice in pursuit of ideals not always as honoured as they might be, completely overshadowed the darker side of international competition.

It was a great pleasure to be swept along in the joy of personal dreams realised. The volunteerism shown by the population of one of the world’s great capitals to ensure the Olympiad’s success was a wonderful counter to the cynicism and selfishness of our times too.