Rugby Sevens Player in Racism Probe Benched for Olympic Finale

British rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy, under investigation for racism, will not participate in the final Olympic tournament in Paris. Wilson-Hardy was replaced due to an injury substitution, and the team confirmed she is not suspended. The British Olympic Association is investigating the incident reported by The Independent.

Amy Wilson-Hardy, a British rugby sevens player under a racism investigation, will not participate in the final day of the Olympic tournament in Paris.

Despite not being suspended, Wilson-Hardy's place was taken by an injury replacement for Britain's classification game against China on Tuesday.

According to The Independent, a screengrab of a conversation involving Wilson-Hardy appeared on social media, prompting an investigation by the British Olympic Association (BOA) into the image's publication.

Monday night saw Britain eliminated from medal contention following a 17-7 quarterfinal defeat to the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)