Published 14:50 IST, June 5th 2020
Naomi Osaka smashes 'Black Lives Matter' criticism in hard-hitting tweet with IKEA example
Naomi Osaka has hit back at people who say that athletes should stick to sports by explaining to them that some issues are human rights.
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2-time Grand Slam Open champion Naomi Osaka has hit back at critics who believes athletes should stick to just talking about sports. In her latest tweet, Naomi Osaka explained that some issues are about human rights, which pertain to everybody. The Japanese star has been vocal on social media following the death of George Floyd and also calling out the tennis community for their response. In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Naomi Osaka posted pictures of protests from Minnesota on her Instagram account. Rising US tennis star Coco Gauff also applauded Naomi Osaka's Instagram's post.
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Black Lives Matter: Naomi Osaka roasts critics in her latest tweet
While roasting fans on Twitter, Naomi Oska said that people who do other jobs do not have limitations on what they can speak on. The former World No.1 gave an example of someone working at an IKEA store by saying that going by critics' logic, IKEA employees are only allowed to talk about the GRÖNLID .
I hate when random people say athletes shouldn’t get involved with politics and just entertain. Firstly, this is a human rights issue. Secondly, what gives you more right to speak than me? By that logic if you work at IKEA you are only allowed to talk about the “GRÖNLID” 🤷🏽♀️?
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) June 4, 2020
In another tweet, one fan tried to accuse her of being racist towards white people, to which Osaka said -
My condolences to you. I know it must be hard to be illiterate 😔🙏🏾 https://t.co/0zJlV5U9XZ
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) June 2, 2020
Another Twitter user said that sports and politics must not mix. This made Osaka reply quite savagely -
I hope that fish eats you. https://t.co/AW5cnD8IVw
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) June 4, 2020
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Black Lives Matter: Naomi Osaka hits back at Laura Ingraham
Naomi Osaka recently hit back at Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham after she asked LA Lakers star LeBron James to 'shut up and dribble' after his comments over George Floyd's death. LeBron James' comment came after Drew Brees’s criticism of protests over kneeling while the national anthem is sung. The New Orleans Saints quarterback said earlier in the day that he 'will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country'. Laura Ingraham, while defending Drew Brees, said that the NFL star is allowed to have his view about what kneeling and the flag means to him.
This you tho @IngrahamAngle 👀 ? https://t.co/pu6Cd8iYfs pic.twitter.com/rIyEwyRLgq
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) June 4, 2020
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Black Lives Matter: Coco Gauff hits back at Roger Federer's post over George Floyd's death
Rising tennis star Coco Gauff recently responded to Roger Federer's Instagram post on Black Lives Matter by telling the former World No.1 about a detailed list of practical ways in which people like him might be able to help the cause. Coco Gauff responded to Roger Federer's black square post by sharing a link named 'Ways to Help'.
https://t.co/OnMaFGxzAH pic.twitter.com/YMRVL0RUny
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) June 2, 2020
The list of options included signing petitions, donations and providing more resources for protesters. The link's thumbnail had an important message that said, "When you're done: Educate Yourself. This doesn't go away once the topic isn't 'trending'."
(IMAGE: NAOMI OSAKA / TWITTER)
14:50 IST, June 5th 2020