'All that shows is pure ignorance': Liam Griffin blasts 'scumbags' who racially abused track star Adeleke

The All-Ireland-winning coach compared the situation to that experienced by Wexford talisman Lee Chin.
Women's 400m silver medallist Rhasidat Adeleke. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Women's 400m silver medallist Rhasidat Adeleke. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Liam Griffin has condemned the “scumbags” who aimed racial abuse at Irish sprint star Rhasidat Adeleke last week.

Wexford’s 1996 All-Ireland SHC winning manager likened the “absolutely scandalous” treatment of the Dubliner who earlier this month won one gold and two European silver medals to some of the experiences Lee Chin has had to encounter in his hurling career.

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