Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise ‘Colombo Strikers’ has urged its social media followers to refrain from engaging in hate speech, discrimination, and racism.
Taking to Twitter, the ‘Colombo Strikers’ stated the team believes in fostering a positive and inclusive community where fans can come together to celebrate the sport of cricket.
The ‘Colombo Strikers’ stated that recently it has observed an increase in instances where individuals have been spreading hate and engaging in derogatory behaviour on its social media platforms.
“We want to emphasise that such actions go against the values we uphold as a team. We want to remind everyone that any form of hate speech will not be tolerated. We are committed to taking swift action against those who violate these guidelines, which may include reporting and blocking individuals from our platforms,” the franchise warned.
Full statement :
The stripes of no tiger are the same. We are all different but all equal.
At Colombo Strikers, we believe in fostering a positive and inclusive community where fans can come together to celebrate the game we all love.
Our social media platforms serve as a space for fans to engage, share their thoughts, and show their support & love for our team.
We have recently noticed an increase in instances where individuals have been spreading hate and engaging in derogatory behaviour on our platforms.
We want to emphasise that such actions go against the values we uphold as a team.
Let us remember that our love for cricket unites us. To ensure the integrity of our online community, we want to remind everyone that any form of hate speech will not be tolerated.
We are committed to taking swift action against those who violate these guidelines, which may include reporting and blocking individuals from our platforms.
Let’s focus on spreading positivity, celebrating cricket, and supporting each other.
Thank you for being a part of the Strikers family! Together, we can make a difference. (NewsWire)